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Deduced

Verb / dɪˈdu:st / Another word for deduced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To reach a conclusion by reasoning or deduction.

Synonyms & similar words

deduce deduct derive infer concluded inferred gathered reasoned surmised assumed anticipated predicted guessed understood derived induced conjectured postulated presumed reckoned judged divined deducted

Example sentences

  1. She deduced that the thief had entered through the window.
  2. He deduced that the answer to the riddle was a tree.
  3. The detective deduced that the killer had left the scene in a hurry.
  4. She deduced that the recipe needed more salt.
  5. He deduced that his favorite team was going to win the game.

Quotes

  • 'It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.' - Sherlock Holmes
  • 'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln
  • 'The mind is everything; what you think, you become.' - Buddha

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