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deduce vs deduct
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deduceverb/dɪˈduːs/ | Meaning to reach an answer or decision by thinking carefully about the facts you know | Goes with deduce from | Example Good readers deduce the meaning of new words from the context. |
| deductverb/dɪˈdʌkt/ | Meaning to take away an amount or number from a total | Goes with deduct tax | Example The company will deduct tax from your salary every month. |
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