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Eduction

/ɪˈdʌkʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of educing, of deducing: deduction..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of educing, of deducing: deduction.
  2. The result of educing; something which has been educed; inference, deduction.
  3. (geology) A process by which the Earth's crust spreads sideways and exposes deep-seated rocks.

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Use eduction when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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What does eduction mean?

Eduction means The act of educing, of deducing: deduction..

What is a synonym for eduction?

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What is the opposite of eduction?

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How do you use eduction in a sentence?

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