Inference Definition

ĭnfər-əns
inferences
noun
inferences
An act or the process of inferring.
Webster's New World
The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
American Heritage
A conclusion or opinion arrived at by inferring.
Webster's New World
Something inferred.
American Heritage
A hint or suggestion.
The editorial contained an inference of foul play in the awarding of the contract.
American Heritage
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Noun

Singular:
inference
Plural:
inferences

Inference Sentence Examples

  • The inference was insulting.

  • The teacher asked the students to draw an inference based on the clues given in the storybook.

  • The pre-existence of souls is another inference from the immutability of God.

  • This is, however, very doubtful, and an entirely different inference is possible.

  • Skylar made an inference about what was in the wrapped box under the Christmas tree after picking it up to feel the weight.

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Words Starting With

IININF

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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