Synonyms for inference
ˈɪn fər əns, -frənsin·fer·ence

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1. inference

   Demonstration, in the strict and proper sense, is the highest form of proof, and gives the most absolute certainty, but can not be applied outside of pure mathematics or other strictly deductive reasoning; there can be proof and certainty, however, in matters that do not admit of demonstration. A conclusion is the absolute and necessary result of the admission of certain premises; an inference is a probable conclusion toward which known facts, statements, or admissions point, but which they do not absolutely establish; sound premises, together with their necessary conclusion, constitute a demonstration. Evidence is that which tends to show a thing to be true; in the widest sense, as including self-evidence or consciousness, it is the basis of all knowledge. Proof in the strict sense is complete, irresistible evidence; as, there was much evidence against the accused, but not amounting to proof of guilt. Moral certainty is a conviction resting on such evidence as puts a matter beyond reasonable doubt, while not so irresistible as demonstration. Compare HYPOTHESIS; INDUCTION.

   Synonyms:
   certainty, conclusion, consequence, deduction, demonstration, evidence, induction, proof

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1. inference

   Synonyms:
   deduction, corollary, conclusion, consequence

   Antonyms:
   statement, proposition, enunciation

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1. inference, illationnoun

   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

   Synonyms:
   illation

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1. inferencenoun

   Synonyms:
   conclusion, deduction, consequence, corollary

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1. inferencenoun

   Synonyms:
   deduction, conclusion, illation, corollary

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1. List of paraphrases for "inference":

   deduction, implication, conclusion, inductive

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How to use inference in a sentence?

1. Hrvoje Tkalcic:

   The objects of our studies are buried thousands of kilometers beneath our feet, we use geophysical inference methods to infer the Earth’s internal properties, and caution must be exercised until multi-disciplinary findings confirm our hypotheses and conceptual frameworks.

2. James Wood:

   I do not see anything in this paper to support this supposition and am concerned that this paper has been published in this journal, there is far too much inference and far too little direct data.

3. Ian Harrison:

   The whole of the circumstantial evidence satisfies me that Mr Dawson is dead, that Mr Dawson died on or about 8 January 1982, and that Mr Dawson did not voluntarily abandon Mr Dawson home, i'm satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the only rational inference that the circumstances enable me to draw is that Mr Dawson died or on about 8 January 1982 as the result of a conscious and voluntary act committed by Mr Dawson with the intention of causing Mr Dawson death.

4. Andrew Grey:

   The inference that the media stories were a major influence on prescribing trends for bisphosphonates should be treated with caution.

5. David Wilcox:

   The macro stakes around the timing are rather low, what is important is the inference that can be drawn about how they are reading the inflation tea leaves. How anxious are they to wrap up their bond-purchase program in a timely manner before they might want to raise the (federal funds) rate? That is why this decision is of more than passing interest.