The difference between Deduce and Infer

When used as verbs, deduce means to reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to given premises, whereas infer means to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion.


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  1. Deduce as a verb (transitive):

    To reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to given premises.

  2. Deduce as a verb (obsolete):

    To take away; to deduct; to subtract.

    Examples:

    "to deduce a part from the whole"

    "rfquotek Ben Jonson"

  3. Deduce as a verb (obsolete, Latinism):

    To lead forth.

  1. Infer as a verb (transitive):

    To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

  2. Infer as a verb (transitive):

    To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. (Now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject.)

  3. Infer as a verb (obsolete):

    To cause, inflict (something) or someone.

  4. Infer as a verb (obsolete):

    To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.

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