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Vocabulary Entry
inference
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A conclusion or opinion formed based on evidence and reasoning.
Example Sentences
"His inference about the weather was accurate after seeing the dark clouds."
"In science, the inference drawn from experiments can lead to new theories."
"The detective made an inference about the suspect's motives based on the clues."
V
verb
To derive a conclusion from facts or information.
Example Sentences
"From her tone, I can infer that she's upset."
"The data collected allows us to infer some interesting trends."
"You can infer the meaning of the word from the context it is used in."