Put two and two together meaning

What does the saying 'Put two and two together' mean?

Idiom: Put two and two together

Meaning:

If someone puts two and two together, they reach a correct conclusion from the evidence.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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