deduction in a sentence
n.
Definition
Deduction refers to the process of subtracting an amount from a total or the reasoning process of drawing a conclusion based on available information.
Sample Sentences
- The accountant explained the deduction on my tax return, which significantly reduced my taxable income.
- After careful consideration, she made a deduction about his intentions based on his recent behavior.
- The detective's deduction led him to conclude that the suspect had an alibi during the time of the crime.
- I was surprised by the deduction in my paycheck this month, as I wasn't expecting such a large withholding.
- Through logical deduction, he was able to solve the puzzle before anyone else in the room.
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