Infer: meaning, definitions and examples

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infer

[ ɪnˈfɜːr ]

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logic

To deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning rather than directly observing it.

Synonyms

conclude, deduce, presume

Examples of usage

She inferred from his words that he was unhappy.
Based on the evidence, we can infer that the suspect is guilty.

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conversation

To hint or suggest something indirectly.

Synonyms

hint, imply, suggest

Examples of usage

She didn't say it directly, but I inferred that she was not happy with the decision.
His tone of voice inferred that he was joking.

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

Word origin

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.