[dɪˈdjuːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion
(e.g: little can be safely deduced from these figures)

- trace the course or derivation of
(e.g: he cannot deduce his descent wholly by heirs male)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘lead or convey’): from Latin deducere, from de- ‘down’ + ducere ‘lead’