plural inferences
1
: the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence
Its existence is only known by inference.
2
: a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
The program uses records of past purchases to make/draw inferences about what customers will buy in the future.
What inference can we draw from these facts?
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“Inference.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inference. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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