inference
Meaning: A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning, rather than from explicit statements.
Inference is a core concept in logic, statistics, and everyday reasoning. In academic contexts, it refers to the process of drawing conclusions from premises or data. Statistical inference involves making predictions about a population based on sample data. In reading comprehension, making inferences means understanding what is implied but not directly stated.
Examples
- The detective drew the inference that the suspect had been at the scene from the fingerprint evidence. 侦探根据指纹证据推断嫌疑人曾在现场。El detective dedujo que el sospechoso había estado en la escena del crimen a partir de las pruebas dactilares.刑事は指紋の証拠から、容疑者が現場にいたという推断を下しました。형사는 지문 증거로부터 용의자가 현장에 있었다는 추론을 이끌어냈습니다.
- Statistical inference allows researchers to generalise findings from a sample to a wider population. 统计推断使研究人员能够将样本的研究结果推广到更大的群体。La inferencia estadística permite a los investigadores generalizar los hallazgos de una muestra a una población más amplia.統計的推論により、研究者は標本から得た知見をより広い母集団に一般化することができます。통계적 추론을 통해 연구자들은 표본에서 얻은 결과를 더 넓은 모집단에 일반화할 수 있습니다.
- Readers are expected to make inferences about character motivation from the author's subtle clues. 读者需要根据作者的微妙暗示对人物动机做出推断。Se espera que los lectores hagan inferencias sobre las motivaciones de los personajes a partir de las pistas sutiles del autor.読者は作者のさりげない手がかりから登場人物の動機について推論することが求められます。독자들은 작가의 미묘한 단서로부터 등장인물의 동기에 대해 추론하는 것이 요구됩니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin inferentia, from inferre (to bring in, to conclude), combining in- (into) and ferre (to carry, to bear). Entered English in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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