inferring
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English
Definitions
verb
- To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
- To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. (Now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject.)
- To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.
- To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.
noun
- The act of one who infers something; the drawing of an inference.
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assumeconcludeconstruededuceeduceimplyingdeterminedeductinginferencinginferenceinferralillationcollectionreasoningdeducementeductionillativededuction