Dictionary Entry
infer
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ɪnˈfɜː/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
In a Sentence
“From the smoke rising in the distance, we could infer that there was a campfire nearby.”
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Origin
From Latin 'inferre' meaning 'to bring in, introduce, conclude'.
Common Phrases
. infer
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