noun

inference

inference, deduction, conclusion

The detective made a logical inference.

The detective made a logical inference.

What inferences can we draw from this data?

What inferences can we draw from this data?

to make an inference to form an opinion based on evidence The detective made a logical inference.

to draw an inference ((from sth.)) to conclude something from evidence What inferences can we draw from this data?

Synonyms: deduction, conclusion, reasoning

From the verb 'infer'. The suffix '-ence' forms nouns denoting a quality or state.

An 'inference' is the result of the action 'to infer'.

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