1. a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
2. the process of reaching a logical conclusion from premises or evidence

Examples

• Based on the evidence, the detective made an inference about the suspect’s whereabouts.
• Her inference that it would rain was correct, given the dark clouds.
• The scientist’s inference was supported by multiple experiments.
• Students must learn to make valid inferences from the text they read.
• His inference about her mood was based on her facial expression.
• The jury’s inference led them to a unanimous verdict.
• Statistical inference helps researchers draw conclusions from data.