deduction
nounfeminineformal/dɨduˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
de·du·ção
Definition
The action or result of deducing; a conclusion reached from general premises or logical reasoning.
Sherlock Holmes was famous for his logical deductions.
You can claim a tax deduction for charitable donations.
Common collocations
logical deductiontax deductionmake a deduction
Etymology
Do latim 'deductio, -onis'.