🔍inference

Meaning

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Example Sentences

The detective made an inference based on the evidence he collected.

Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.

Based on the evidence, his inference was accurate.

Synonyms

deduction, conclusion, reasoning, assumption

Entry 1

deduction, conclusion, reasoning, assumption

Entry 2

deduction, conclusion, reasoning

Entry 3

conclusion, deduction

Antonyms

fact, proof, reality, misjudgment, guesswork, incorrect assumption, assumption

Entry 1

fact, proof, reality

Entry 2

misjudgment, guesswork, incorrect assumption

Entry 3

assumption, misjudgment

Collocations

draw an inference, logical inference, inference from evidence