deductions

Noun

deduction (countable and uncountable, plural deductions)

1. That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
   • Near-synonyms: extract, reduction; see also Thesaurus:decrement

   Synonyms:

   extract, reduction, cut, decrement, dip, drop, extraction, fall, lowering, shrinkage

   1. A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off.
      • standard deduction
   2. A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
2. A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out.
   • He arrived at the deduction that the butler didn't do it.

   Synonyms:

   ergotism, illation, verdict, award, censure, choice, opinion, conclusion, decision, determination

   Antonyms:

   induction

3. The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason
   • Through his powers of deduction, he realized that the plan would never work.

   Antonyms:

   induction