Infer — synonyms, definition

1. infer (Verb)

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infer (Verb) — (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction.

infer (Verb) — Draw from specific cases for more general cases.

infer (Verb) — Conclude by reasoning; in logic.

infer (Verb) — Guess correctly; solve by guessing. ex. "He inferred the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"

infer (Verb) — Believe to be the case.

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