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adduce, deduce
adduce (uh DOOS, uh DYOOS) (verb)
Offer as a reason in support of an argument; cite as pertinent, conclusive, or persuasive: At least the speaker did adduce three reasons for his actions.
deduce (di DOOS, di DYOOS) (verb)
1. Reach a conclusion by reasoning: Based on the forensic evidence, the police officer was able to deduce that the criminal was a man.
2. Trace the course, descent, or origin of: Based on Rhonda's conversation, Floyd could deduce that she had come from a large family.

Because the officer was able to adduce an explanation for the accident, the judge was able to deduce who was responsible.

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deduce (di DOOS, di DYOOS), deduces; deduced; deducing (verbs)
1. Reach a conclusion by reasoning; infer from a general rule or principle: The police officer deduced that the criminal was a man.

"The jury deduced that the accused was not guilty.

2. Trace the course, descent, or origin of: From the conversation with the woman, Charles deduced that she had a large family.
3. Coming to a conclusion, often without all the necessary or relevant information, but using what is known in a logical way.
This entry is located in the following units: de- (page 11) duc-, -duce, -duct, -ducent, -ductor, -duction, -ductive, -ducer, -ducement, -ducation (page 3)
deduce, deduct
deduce (di DOOS, di DYOOS) (verb)
1. To trace the course of: Dr. Jenkins asked his intern, "How would you deduce the course of the illness?"
2. To infer by logical reasoning: The medical student stated that he could deduce that the patient had a cold based on his temperature and fever.
3. To conclude from known facts or general principles: The police inspector was able to deduce who was responsible for the accident based on his inspection of the actual scene.
deduct (di DUKT) (verb)
To subtract or to take away: Saul's employer will deduct the taxes from his pay check before it is deposited in the bank.

Dewey said, "I deduct from your statement that you are unable to deduce the cause of my friend's illness and I think that it is essential that another specialist must be able to deduce something."

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