infer
/ɪnˈfɜr/
verb
- To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statement.
- Scientists infer the age of fossils by studying the surrounding rock layers.
- From the muddy footprints, we can infer that someone entered through the back door.
- The detective inferred the thief's identity from the clues left at the scene.
- To hint or suggest indirectly; to imply (sometimes considered a less formal or disputed usage).
- Are you inferring that I made a mistake?
- His tone seemed to infer that he was unhappy with the decision.
- The article infers that the company is hiding something.