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deduce

/dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/

Meanings
verb
To reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to given premises.

Examples :

"Since all the lights are off and the door is locked, I can deduce that nobody is home. "
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premises noun

/ˈpɹɛməsiːz/

Land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.

"The school's new premises are much larger and better equipped than the old ones. "

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nobody noun

/ˈnəʊ.bɒ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bɑ.di/

Someone who is not important or well-known.

"Nobody in my class knew the answer to the tricky math problem. "

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deduct verb

/dɪˈdʊkt/

To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller by some amount.

"I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you."

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lights noun

/laɪts/

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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subtract verb

/səbˈtɹækt/

To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

"If you subtract the $100 for gas from the total cost, it was a fairly inexpensive trip."

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detective noun

/dɪˈtɛktɪv/

(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.

"The detective investigated the theft of the school's valuable computer equipment. "

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conclusion noun

/kənˈkluːʒən/

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

"The conclusion of the meeting was that everyone would work on the project together. "

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likely noun

/ˈlaɪkli/

Something or somebody considered likely.

"The likely winner of the science fair is Sarah, judging by her impressive project. "

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locked verb

/lɒkt/ /lɑkt/

To become fastened in place.

"If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."

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reach noun

/ɹiːt͡ʃ/

The act of stretching or extending; extension.

"The reach of the new playground equipment was impressive; it extended far beyond the existing play area. "

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applying verb

/əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

"to apply cream to a rash"

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deduced verb

/dɪˈduːst/ /diˈduːst/

To reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to given premises.

"Because the lights were off and the door was locked, I deduced that no one was home. "