inference
noun/ˈɪnfərəns/
Frequency rank: #10,082 most common English word
Meaning
A conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence or premises.
Example sentence
Based on the available evidence, the detective made inference that the suspect had left the building before midnight.
Synonyms & related words
- conclusion
- deduction
- assumption
- reasoning
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