Infer: meaning, definitions and examples
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infer
[ ɪnˈfɜːr ]
logic
To deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning rather than directly observing it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She inferred from his words that he was unhappy.
- Based on the evidence, we can infer that the suspect is guilty.
Translations
Translations of the word "infer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inferir
🇮🇳 अनुमान लगाना
🇩🇪 folgern
🇮🇩 menyimpulkan
🇺🇦 виводити
🇵🇱 wnioskować
🇯🇵 推測する (すいそくする)
🇫🇷 inférer
🇪🇸 inferir
🇹🇷 çıkarım yapmak
🇰🇷 추론하다
🇸🇦 استنتج
🇨🇿 usoudit
🇸🇰 usúdiť
🇨🇳 推断 (tuīduàn)
🇸🇮 sklepati
🇮🇸 álykta
🇰🇿 қорытындылау
🇬🇪 დასკვნა
🇦🇿 nəticə çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 inferir
Etymology
The word 'infer' originated from the Latin word 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the ideas of deducing or concluding information based on evidence. The word has been used in logic and conversation to imply drawing conclusions or hinting at something indirectly.
See also: inferable, inference, inferior, infernal, inferno, inferrable, inferred.