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Deduction
Deduction reasons from general principles down to a specific case. If the premises are true and the form is correct, the conclusion must be true. Contrast it with induction, which works the other way round.
Examples in context
By deduction, he identified the missing suspect.
By deduction, he identified the missing suspect.
Deduction moves from general rules to specific cases.
Deduction moves from general rules to specific cases.
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