Synonyms of deduction
27 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for deduction is drop. Other synonyms of deduction are choice, opinion, award, decision and take. The opposite of deduction is induction.
Synonyms and similar words for deduction
nounThat which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
nounA conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out.
- ergotismA logical deduction.
- illationThe act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.
- verdictAn opinion or judgement.
- awardA judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- choiceAn option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
- opinionA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a...
- conclusionA decision reached after careful thought.
- decisionA choice or judgement.
- determinationThat which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
- inferenceThat which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a...
- judgement/judgment
- mindJudgment, opinion, or view.
- resultThe decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
- sightMental view; opinion; judgment.
- takeAn interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective; a statement expressing such a position.
- viewA way of understanding something, an opinion, a theory.
- censure obsoleteA judgment (either favorable or unfavorable); an opinion.
Opposite of deduction
nounA conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out.
- inductionDerivation of general principles from specific instances.
Meaning of deduction
- noun That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
- noun A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off.
- noun A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
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Questions about synonyms of deduction
- What is another word for deduction?
- Deduction has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as drop, choice, opinion, award, decision, take, result and cut.
- What is the opposite of deduction?
- The opposite of deduction is induction.
- What does deduction mean?
- Deduction means that which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
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