infer; deduce; inference; conclusion
Meanings
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to infer; to deduce; to reason
Refers to the process of deriving logical conclusions from premises or facts. Often used in academic, scientific, or formal contexts.
Scientists inferred a new theory based on experimental data.
What kind of conclusion can we deduce from this premise?
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It is insufficient to infer based merely on these facts.
noun
inference; deduction; conclusion derived from reasoning
Refers to the result or product of a reasoning process. Often used in logic, mathematics, and scientific research to describe a proposition derived from evidence and reasoning.
The validity of this inference still needs to be tested through practice.
His deduction made a lot of sense and gained everyone's approval.
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This is a bold inference; currently there is insufficient evidence to support it.
Based on the above conclusion, we can formulate the next step of the plan.