deduce
verb (used with object)
to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer.
deducing
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present participleof deduce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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These include age verification tools such as facial age estimation, which must be "robust" in deducing whether a user is over 18.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025
But Xu argues that the yuck factor is not a sound basis for deducing what's ethical and what's not.
From Salon ● May 13, 2025
Their system is becoming increasingly capable of deducing what is and is not alert-worthy on its own by using context clues, he said.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2023
The IRS doesn’t track the race or ethnicity of taxpayers, but researchers used a methodology of deducing race by name and geography.
From Washington Times ● May 15, 2023
Am I right in deducing that these charges were incurred by you?
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
