Inference

Synonyms of inference

• deduction
• conclusion
• presumption

Antonyms of inference

• proof
• fact
• evidence

Collocations of inference

logical inference

Frequency: 70 %

Based on the evidence presented, the detective made a logical inference about the suspect's whereabouts.

inference about

Frequency: 65 %

The teacher made an inference about the student's understanding of the topic based on their questions.

inference from

Frequency: 60 %

She drew an inference from his tone of voice that he was not happy with the decision.

inference that

Frequency: 50 %

He made an inference that she was upset from the way she avoided eye contact.

inference can

Frequency: 40 %

An inference can be drawn from the data showing a correlation between the two variables.

Idiomatic Expressions for inference

• Phrase: logical inference
  Meaning: a conclusion reached through logical reasoning
  Usage: The detective used logical inference to piece together the events leading up to the crime.