deduce
/dɪˈdʒuːs/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR C1IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To arrive at a logical fact or conclusion by reasoning from known facts or general principles.
Key Academic Collocations
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deducedeductiondeductivedeductivelydeduciblededuced
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
inferconcludegatherderiveglean
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"From the consumption trends depicted in the graph, it can be deduced that plant-based alternatives gained widespread acceptance."
"Researchers deduced that prolonged digital screen usage is linked to diminished sleep quality among young demographics."
"Through rigorous deductive reasoning, scientists eliminated alternative hypotheses regarding the contamination source."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'It can be deduced from the data that...' in Task 1 overview or conclusion paragraphs to show analytical maturity.