Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make inferences
phrase
/meɪk ˈɪn.fər.ənsɪz/
Definition
To derive logical conclusions from evidence or reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Examples
- After reading the passage, she was able to make inferences about the character’s motivations.
- Scientists make inferences from the data collected during their experiments.
- Based on his behavior, I can make inferences about his feelings.
Meaning
When you ‘make inferences,’ you go beyond the information provided to draw conclusions based on what you already know or the context around the information.
Synonyms
- deduce
- conclude
- infer
- derive
