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The definition of inference is an educated guess made through observation.

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An example of inference is a scientist guessing at the result of an experiment using things he's already learned.

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See inference in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an act or the process of inferring
a conclusion or opinion arrived at by inferring

Origin: ML inferentia

See inference in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act or process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true.
b. The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
a. Something inferred.
b. Usage Problem A hint or suggestion: The editorial contained an inference of foul play in the awarding of the contract. See Usage Note at infer.

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