deduce
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEDUCE
[+ object]
formal
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to use logic or reason to form (a conclusion or opinion about something)
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to decide (something) after thinking about the known facts
— often + from
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Scientists use several methods to deduce [=determine] the age of ancient objects.
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They deduced [=concluded] that he was present at the scene of the crime.
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A word's meaning can often be deduced from its context.
