Daily Word: DEDUCE

de·duce

   [dih-doos, -dyoos]

~ verb (used with object), de·duced, de·duc·ing.

DEFINITION: 1) To derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer. 2) To trace the derivation of; trace the course of.

SENTENCE: From the fingerprints on the counter, the couple was able to deduce who the cookie bandit was.