To infer
Example: From the evidence, we can infer the truth about the event.
Definition
"To infer" means to logically conclude or deduce information from given evidence or reasoning, rather than from explicit statements. It involves drawing a reasoned judgment based on available facts, as when one infers the truth about an event from the evidence presented.
Etymology
The word "to infer" comes from the Latin verb 'inferre,' meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry in.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean drawing a conclusion based on evidence. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the word 'infer,' which is closely related but distinct from 'imply.'
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"To infer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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