Definition of Inference

a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence

Examples of Inference in a sentence

From the data collected, scientists were able to make the inference that the water was polluted to the extent it was unsafe to drink.  🔊

The only inference that could be made from the swat team surrounding the school was that there was an armed suspect in the building.  🔊

Based on the emissions coming from the plant, the inference was made that the nuclear weapons would soon be completed.  🔊

The football player did not appreciate the media’s inference that he should retire because of his old age.  🔊

Because you only saw one half of the couple’s story when you peeped through the window, your inference about the abuse is wrong.  🔊

The inference my mother was baking something delicious was confirmed when I walked into the house and inhaled the scent of an apple pie.  🔊

From looking at the criminal profile, what inference can you draw about the suspect?  🔊

My father’s inference I was not studying was confirmed by the arrival of my failing report card in the mail.  🔊

Since the committee had no facts or figures, they decided to refrain from making an inference about next year’s budget.  🔊

I was asked to make an inference after observing an experiment in the lab today.  🔊

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