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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

inference

/ɪnˈfɛrəns/ noun · British & US
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What does inference mean?

noun

The act of drawing a conclusion or making an educated guess based on evidence or reasoning. A conclusion or opinion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Example

"The detective made an inference about the suspect's alibi based on the witness's testimony."

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