eduction

noun

Definition of eductionnext
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning the policeman's eduction was that there was more than one murderer involved

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  1. deduction
  2. inference
  3. conclusion
  4. determination
Noun
  • Trump’s signature tax law capped the value of that deduction at $10,000, regardless of marital status.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Bento is reported to be the only electric quadricycle to be certified as a commercial vehicle, and starts at €10k after eco-bonus deduction.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • From a political perspective, there are similarities in that it could be said that only the wealthier members of society opt to pay for private medical care, with the inference being those people can therefore pay additional tax.
    Robert Marchant, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Despite vows to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict before his inauguration day, if elected, Trump offers no explanation as to how—besides uncomfortable inferences of his close relationship with Putin.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of inference
Noun
  • The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Pursue your goals with passion and determination like a mountain lion stalking a household pet.
    Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of determination
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“Eduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eduction. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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