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Italian

deduzione

/dedutˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 14,301

Meaning

deduction, inference

  • a conclusion reached through logical reasoning from general premises
  • an amount subtracted from taxable income (tax deduction)

In a sentence

Attraverso una logica deduzione, lo scienziato ha formulato la sua ipotesi.

Through logical deduction, the scientist formulated his hypothesis.

Puoi inserire queste spese sanitarie come deduzione nella dichiarazione dei redditi.

You can enter these medical expenses as a deduction on your tax return.

La sua teoria si basa su una deduzione corretta dei dati disponibili.

His theory is based on a correct deduction from the available data.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
deduzionefeminine · singular
deduzionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In tax terms, 'deduzione' reduces taxable income, whereas 'detrazione' directly subtracts from the tax owed.

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