deduce

Intermediate

/dɪˈduːs/

verb
to figure something out from what you know

deduce in a sentence

  • “From the clues, she deduced who took the cookie.”
  • “Noticing scattered papers, he deduced a secret meeting took place.”
  • “Noticing stray prints, she deduced an unexpected visitor had been there.”

What does “deduce” mean?

deduce (verb) means to figure something out from what you know. It is pronounced /dɪˈduːs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "deduce" mean?
deduce (verb) means: to figure something out from what you know
How do you pronounce "deduce"?
"deduce" is pronounced /dɪˈduːs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "deduce" in a sentence?
Here is "deduce" used in a sentence: From the clues, she deduced who took the cookie.

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