inference
in·fe·rence
noun
1.
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
Origin
From Latin inferentia. Morphologically infer + -ence.
Phrases
- inference rule
- inference to the best explanation
- type inference
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