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deduction
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/
noun
dedukcja
Also
wnioskowanie(n)
Definition
The process of using logic and reasoning to form a conclusion or opinion about something.
Examples
Sherlock Holmes was famous for his powers of deduction.
Sherlock Holmes był słynny ze swoich zdolności dedukcji.
Through careful deduction, they solved the mystery.
Dzięki starannej dedukcji rozwiązali zagadkę.
Synonyms
Collocations
logical deductionpowers of deductionby deduction
noun
odliczenie
Also
potrącenie(n)zmniejszenie(n)
Definition
An amount that is taken away or subtracted from a total, especially from a salary or tax.
Examples
There was a deduction from his salary for taxes.
Nastąpiło potrącenie z jego pensji na podatki.
You can claim several deductions on your tax return.
Możesz ubiegać się o kilka odliczeń w swoim zeznaniu podatkowym.
Synonyms
Collocations
tax deductionsalary deductionmake a deduction
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