B2
deduction vs reduction
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deductionnoun/dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ | Meaning a conclusion you reach by thinking about facts, or an amount taken away from a total | Goes with logical deduction | Example By a simple deduction, the detective worked out who had left the door open. |
| reductionnoun/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of making something smaller or less in amount, size or price | Goes with price reduction | Example There has been a sharp reduction in the number of road accidents. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Cost is the main goal this year.