Vocabulary Entry

infer

|verb • noun

verb

To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Example Sentences

"From her smile, I inferred that she was happy."

"You can infer the answer from the context of the passage."

"He inferred that they were leaving because of the time on the clock."

noun

Example Sentences

"His inference about her intentions was not accurate."

"The scientist's inference was based on years of research."

"Inferences can sometimes lead us to incorrect conclusions."