Deduce (en. Deduce)

[deˈduθe]

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Arrive at a conclusion based on prior information or premises.

We can deduce that the author has experience in the topic.

Podemos deducir que el autor tiene experiencia en el tema.

Extract a logical consequence from one or more statements.

If all humans are mortal and Socrates is human, we can deduce that Socrates is mortal.

Si todos los humanos son mortales y Sócrates es humano, podemos deducir que Sócrates es mortal.

Conclude something that is not explicitly mentioned.

By seeing the dark clouds, one can deduce that it is going to rain.

Al ver las nubes oscuras, se puede deducir que va a llover.

From the Latin 'deducere', which means 'to lead down' or 'to conduct to'.

deduce something

Arrive at a conclusion about a specific topic.

deducir algo

deduce a consequence

Draw an inference based on data or premises.

deducir una consecuencia

deduce a fact

Establish a fact based on the available information.

deducir un hecho

inference

Process of arriving at a conclusion from premises.

inferencia

reasoning

Ability to think, understand, and form conclusions.

razonamiento

logic

Study of the principles of valid inference.

lógica

Draw conclusions quickly.

Don't deduce something without having proof.

No te deduzcas algo sin tener pruebas.

Make a guess based on past experiences.

I deduced that he would come because he always arrives at this time.

Deduje que vendría porque siempre llega a esta hora.