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Definition of: deduce
(di·ds′, -dys′) v.t. ·duced, ·duc·ing
1. To derive as a conclusion; infer; conclude.
2. To trace, as derivation or origin. [<L deducere <de- down + ducere lead]
—de·duce′ment n.
—de·duc′i·ble adjective
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