Deduction and Reason

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Deduction noun - Something that is or may be subtracted.

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Reason is a synonym for deduction in reasoning topic. In some cases you can use "Reason" instead a noun "Deduction".

Nearby Words: deduce, deduct, deductive, deducted, deductible

Reason noun - The thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems.

Usage example: in a time of national crisis we need to listen to the voice of reason

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Deduction is a synonym for reason in reasoning topic. Sometimes you can use "Deduction" instead a noun "Reason", if it concerns topics such as conclusion, mental analysis.

rational	rational deduction	rational reason
usual	usual deduction	usual reason
common	common deduction	common reason
initial	initial deduction	initial reason
Other adjectives: single, obvious, simple, logical, actual, little, plausible.

The "classic" tabletop game Clue/Cluedo (depending on where you live) is a game about logic and deduction, with very little reason for having a die-roll to move around the board - in fact, different editions of the game change the numbers of squares between various rooms for no apparent reason.

Source: The Artifact
Then it's revealed that Liber8 actually is responsible, having anticipated that deduction and framed the gang, all to hide the real reason: moving their own favored candidate into position for election.

Source: Series / Continuum

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