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inference

[in-fer-uhns, -fruhns]

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noun

the act or process of inferring.
something that is inferred.
to make rash inferences.
Logic.��
1. the process of deriving the strict logical consequences of assumed premises.
2. the process of arriving at some conclusion that, though it is not logically derivable from the assumed premises, possesses some degree of probability relative to the premises.
3. a proposition reached by a process of inference.

inference

/ ˈɪnfərəns, -frəns /

noun

the act or process of inferring
an inferred conclusion, deduction, etc
any process of reasoning from premises to a conclusion
logic the specific mode of reasoning used See also deduction induction

inference

In logic, the deriving of one idea from another. Inference can proceed through either induction or deduction.

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Other Word Forms

misinference noun
preinference noun
superinference noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inference¹

From the Medieval Latin word inferentia, dating back to 1585–95. See infer, -ence

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Idioms and Phrases

see draw an inference.

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Example Sentences

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But he concluded that no such contract existed, adding that the communications did not “plausibly support an inference that the parties reached a meeting of the minds.”

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It would be a first-order error in reasoning and inference to separate Trump’s style of personalist rule and autocracy from his personality and mind.

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Mr McDowell said the "fact that he stabbed" Ms Ibram within seconds of meeting her "invites the obvious inference that he came there to kill her".

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The Fresno County Superior Court ruled deputies violated the Bane Act, a civil code meant to protect against threats, intimidation, an inference of threat or coercion.

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The inference was because I was pregnant the two bullets would be used.

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