1. (v. t.) To derive or conclude by logical process; to obtain or arrive at as the result of reasoning\; to gather, as a truth or opinion, from what precedes or from premises; to infer; -- with from or out of.

2. (v. t.) To lead forth.

3. (v. t.) To take away; to deduct; to subtract; as, to deduce a part from the whole.

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