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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1. Andrew Grey:

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

2. Henry David Thoreau:

   We do not learn by inference and deduction and the application of mathematics to philosophy, but by direct intercourse and sympathy.

3. Roger Stone:

   The intelligence agencies pushing this false Russian narrative through a series of illegal hacks have hurt my ability to make a living and are soiling my reputation, the government is in possession of no evidence whatsoever that I colluded with the Russian State. Any inference that my innocuous fully disclosed Twitter exchange and tweets with a hacker known as Gruccifer 2.0 (sic), who may not may not be a Russian asset, constitutes 'collusion' is disproved by the content, the facts and the timeline of events.

4. Ted Cruz:

   Given the fact that for much of his life, Donald was financially supporting those politicians -- writing checks to Hillary Clinton, writing checks to Andrew Cuomo -- it is a fair inference that he supports their policies.

5. Friedrich Nietzsche:

   People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false, a gift confers no rights.