deduce

Example Sentences

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This gives scientists a brief chance to measure how the more stable elements decay, then deduce the properties of the original particle.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

His tales of Sherlock Holmes didn’t always present enough clues for readers—who could hardly be expected to compete with the brilliant detective—to deduce the solution on their own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

It is fair, then, to deduce we are likely to be at the beginning of the end of his trophy-laden tenure in the blue half of Manchester.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Rationalists—like lawyers relying on “common sense” reasoning—believe we can deduce truth from first principles.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

It hadn’t taken long to deduce that “You’re done” meant I was grounded until further notice.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez