Meaning of the word deduction in English

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deduction

US /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of deducting or subtracting something

Example:
The company made a deduction for taxes from his salary.
You can claim a deduction for business expenses.
2.

the inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle

Example:
Sherlock Holmes is famous for his powers of deduction.
Through careful deduction, they solved the mystery.
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