What does “inference” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“inference” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation.
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University