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induction

induction Induction is reasoning that moves from specific instances to a more general conclusion.

Induction is reasoning that moves from specific instances to a more general conclusion. It can also mean the broader method of inquiry that relies mainly on this kind of reasoning, ranging from simple generalizing from observed cases to more critical, organized use in research and science.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Induction” (Induction).
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