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deductions

Pronunciation: [dɪˈdʌkʃənz]

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Learn how to use deductions in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) money that is taken away from your total income, like when you get paid. It helps people save on taxes or shows how much money they truly have after paying for things.

Example

The deductions from my paycheck help lower my tax bill each year.

Example

Without any deductions, my paycheck is much lower than I expected.

Example

What deductions do you usually have taken from your salary?

Context: “reasoning”

(noun) the process of figuring out something by using clues and information. It's like solving a mystery with what you already know.

Example

Her deductions from the clues led her to find the missing pet.

Example

His deductions were incorrect, and the answer turned out to be wrong.

Example

What deductions can you make from the information given?

How to pronounce deductions

Pronunciation: [dɪˈdʌkʃənz]

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