deduce

//dɪˈdjuːs//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

deduceInfinitive
deducePresent tense
deducedPast tense
deducedPast participle
deducingPresent participle
deducesThird-person singular
1

To reach a conclusion by reasoning from evidence or general principles.

From the evidence, the detective was able to deduce who committed the crime.

2

To infer something from available information or facts.

From the evidence, the detective was able to deduce who committed the crime.