inference

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BrE /ˈɪnfərəns/ AmE /ˈɪnfərəns/

noun en → es

1 LOGIC [singular] B2

a conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence or premises

inferencia, deducción

  • make an inference

Collocations draw an inference · logical inference

  • From the evidence, we can draw a logical inference.

    A partir de la evidencia, podemos hacer una deducción lógica.

2 IMPLICATION [singular] B2

a meaning or implication that is not directly stated but can be understood from what is said

implicación, significado implícito

  • make an inference

Collocations implied inference · hidden inference

  • The statement has a hidden inference.

    La declaración tiene una implicación oculta.