deduction, reasoning, logical reasoning, inference, deductive reasoning
deduction Synonym
Synonyme deductionconclusion - inference - reasoning - derivation - drawing a conclusion - logical inference - discount - price reduction
Deduction is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is logically derived from given premises. If the premises are true and the reasoning is valid, the conclusion must also be true. It moves from general principles or rules to specific cases, often expressed in formal logic and mathematics. In everyday thinking, deduction is used to analyze situations, solve problems, and test hypotheses by applying known facts or laws. It contrasts with induction, which goes from specific observations to general principles, and is fundamental in philosophy, science, and analytic argumentation.
Category: Logic
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logical inference
deduction, reasoning, logical reasoning, inference, deductive reasoning [x]
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Logic
inference
Folgerung, Schlussfolgerung, Ableitung, Herleitung, Rückschluss, Schluss, Deduktion, Schlussziehen
Folgerung, Schlussfolgerung, Ableitung, Herleitung, Rückschluss, Schluss, Deduktion, Schlussziehen [x]
Category:
Logic
reach a conclusion
come to a conclusion, arrive at a conclusion, draw a conclusion, reach a decision, come to a decision, arrive at a decision
come to a conclusion, arrive at a conclusion, draw a conclusion, reach a decision, come to a decision, arrive at a decision [x]
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Communication
come to a conclusion
reach a conclusion, arrive at a conclusion, conclude, decide, determine, make up one’s mind
reach a conclusion, arrive at a conclusion, conclude, decide, determine, make up one’s mind [x]
Category:
Communication
model selection
Modellauswahl, Modellauswahlverfahren, Auswahl des Modells
Modellauswahl, Modellauswahlverfahren, Auswahl des Modells [x]
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Statistics
arriving at a credible conclusion
reaching a sound conclusion, reaching a well-founded conclusion, reaching a credible inference, arriving at a sound judgment, arriving at a well-founded judgment, drawing a sound conclusion, drawing a... [more]
reaching a sound conclusion, reaching a well-founded conclusion, reaching a credible inference, arriving at a sound judgment, arriving at a well-founded judgment, drawing a sound conclusion, drawing a well-founded conclusion, reaching a reasoned conclusion, arriving at a justified conclusion [x]
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Reasoning
summary
overview, synopsis, abstract, digest, rundown, recap, summation, precis, outline, brief, condensation
overview, synopsis, abstract, digest, rundown, recap, summation, precis, outline, brief, condensation [x]
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Language
arguing for a claim
advocating a claim, defending a claim, supporting a claim, making a case, arguing in favor of a claim, justifying a claim
advocating a claim, defending a claim, supporting a claim, making a case, arguing in favor of a claim, justifying a claim [x]
Category:
Communication
uncovering a pragmatic answer
finding a practical solution, discovering a workable answer, arriving at a realistic solution, revealing a practical answer, coming to a workable solution
finding a practical solution, discovering a workable answer, arriving at a realistic solution, revealing a practical answer, coming to a workable solution [x]
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Communication
generalizations
sweeping statements, broad statements, blanket statements, stereotypes, oversimplifications
sweeping statements, broad statements, blanket statements, stereotypes, oversimplifications [x]
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Language
generalizing
generalizing, generalisation, generalization, simplifying, stereotyping, overgeneralizing, extrapolating, universalizing, broad-brush thinking
generalizing, generalisation, generalization, simplifying, stereotyping, overgeneralizing, extrapolating, universalizing, broad-brush thinking [x]
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Language
finding the correct answer
Lösung, Treffer, richtige Lösung, korrekte Antwort, zutreffende Antwort, passende Antwort, richtige Entscheidung, richtige Einschätzung, zutreffendes Ergebnis
Lösung, Treffer, richtige Lösung, korrekte Antwort, zutreffende Antwort, passende Antwort, richtige Entscheidung, richtige Einschätzung, zutreffendes Ergebnis [x]
Category:
Education
argument
reason, rationale, justification, point, claim, contention, assertion, plea, case, line of reasoning
reason, rationale, justification, point, claim, contention, assertion, plea, case, line of reasoning [x]
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Communication
working out an answer
formulating an answer, developing an answer, working through an answer, figuring out an answer, coming up with an answer, crafting an answer, devising an answer, putting together an answer
formulating an answer, developing an answer, working through an answer, figuring out an answer, coming up with an answer, crafting an answer, devising an answer, putting together an answer [x]
Category:
Communication
solving a problem
resolving an issue, fixing a problem, addressing a problem, dealing with a problem, working out a problem, finding a solution, troubleshooting, remedying a problem, sorting out a problem
resolving an issue, fixing a problem, addressing a problem, dealing with a problem, working out a problem, finding a solution, troubleshooting, remedying a problem, sorting out a problem [x]
Category:
Thinking
