/ dɪˈdjuːs; NAmE dɪˈduːs/ verb
deduce (sth) (from sth) ( formal ) to form an opinion about sth based on the information or evidence that is available
SYN infer :
[ v that ]
Can we deduce from your silence that you do not approve?
[ vn ]
We can deduce a lot from what people choose to buy.
[also v wh- ]
—see also deduction
► de·du·cible / dɪˈdjuːsəbl; NAmE -ˈduːs-/ adjective
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (in the sense lead or convey ): from Latin deducere , from de- down + ducere lead.