Infer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), in·ferred, in·fer·ring.
  1. to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
  2. (of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to.
  3. to guess; speculate; surmise.
  4. to hint; imply; suggest.
verb (used without object), in·ferred, in·fer·ring.
  1. to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning.
verb -fers, -ferring or -ferred (when tr, may take a clause as object)
  1. to conclude (a state of affairs, supposition, etc) by reasoning from evidence; deduce
  2. to have or lead to as a necessary or logical consequence; indicate
  3. to hint or imply
Infer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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