Inference meaning

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

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

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A conclusion or opinion arrived at by inferring.
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(countable) That which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a conclusion; a deduction.
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An act or the process of inferring.
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(uncountable) The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.
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A logical conclusion drawn from available facts; the process of arriving at such a conclusion.
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Inference Sentence Examples

  • The inference was insulting.

  • The teacher asked the students to draw an inference based on the clues given in the storybook.

  • The pre-existence of souls is another inference from the immutability of God.

  • This is, however, very doubtful, and an entirely different inference is possible.

  • Skylar made an inference about what was in the wrapped box under the Christmas tree after picking it up to feel the weight.

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