Infer has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
"Based on the dark clouds gathering, I can infer that a storm is approaching soon."
2
draw from specific cases for more general cases
"After reviewing dozens of successful startups, I can infer that a minimum viable product is essential before launching at scale."
3
conclude by reasoning; in logic
"Based on the missing data and the established pattern, I can infer that the server will crash if we do not increase its bandwidth soon."
4
guess correctly; solve by guessing
"He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"
5
believe to be the case
"I understand you have no previous experience?"
6
To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
"After reviewing the scattered clues at the crime scene, the detective inferred that the suspect had fled through the back alley."
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Origin
The word infer comes from Latin, where it originally meant "to carry into" or "to bear in." This literal sense evolved to describe the act of drawing a conclusion based on premises.