inference
nounDivide inference into syllables:
in · fer · ence
How to pronounce inference:
Definition of inference:
- inference (noun):
- something that is inferred
- an inferred conclusion or deduction
- a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
- the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation.
Synonyms for inference:
surmisecorollarydecisionconclusiondiagnosisconjecturereadingimplicationconsequencedeterminationShow 6 more
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