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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Deduce and Infer
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Deduce as a verb (transitive):
To reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to given premises.
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Deduce as a verb (obsolete):
To take away; to deduct; to subtract.
Examples:
"to deduce a part from the whole"
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Deduce as a verb (obsolete, Latinism):
To lead forth.
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Infer as a verb (transitive):
To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
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Infer as a verb (transitive):
To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. (Now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject.)
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Infer as a verb (obsolete):
To cause, inflict (something) or someone.
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Infer as a verb (obsolete):
To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.