infer
gb/ɪnfˈɚ/ us/ɪnfˈɚ/
B2
Inglés
~ 8600
következtet, utal, levezet
VERBO
B2
1
következtet
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] infers [something] from [something]
From her accent, I inferred that she was not local.
Az akcentusából arra következtettem, hogy nem helybeli.
We can infer from the data that our marketing campaign was effective.
Az adatokból arra következtethetünk, hogy a marketingkampányunk eredményes volt.
The teacher inferred from his blank look that he had not done the reading.
Investigators inferred from the footprints that a second person was involved.
What can we infer about the author from this passage?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
From his smile, I inferred that he was happy.
A mosolyából arra következtettem, hogy jókedvű volt.
The doctor inferred from the test that I was healthy.
Az orvos a teszt eredményéből arra következtetett, hogy egészséges vagyok.
We inferred from the dark clouds that it would rain soon.
She inferred from his email that he was angry.
I inferred from their faces that the news was bad.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "infer" with "imply." "Infer" is what the listener or reader does (they reach a conclusion from what they hear or see). "Imply" is what the speaker or writer does (they suggest something without saying it directly). For example: "From his tone, I inferred that he was upset" (correct) vs. "From his tone, he implied that he was upset" (also correct, but the subject is now the speaker).
Significado
conclude something from evidence
Colocaciones
infer from
|infer that
|can be inferred
|reasonably infer
|be able to infer
Sinónimos
deduce (More formal; often used for logical or careful reasoning from known facts.)
|
conclude (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more common in everyday speech.)
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figure out (Informal; suggests solving a problem or understanding something step by step.)
Antónimos
guess (Means to decide without enough evidence, while infer suggests using facts or clues.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|science
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definición
To decide that something is true after you think about the facts or signs you have, even though no one says it clearly.
To form an opinion or reach a conclusion by using evidence, reasoning, or indirect hints rather than being told directly.
VERBO
C1
2
utal
B1
Patrón de uso:
[something] infers that [clause]
The low response rate infers that customers are not very interested in the new service.
Az alacsony válaszadási arány arra utal, hogy az ügyfeleket nem nagyon érdekli az új szolgáltatás.
These findings seem to infer that air quality has improved over the last decade.
Úgy tűnik, ezek az eredmények arra utalnak, hogy a levegőminőség javult az elmúlt évtizedben.
His comments infer a lack of trust in the current leadership.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
These numbers infer that sales are going down.
Ezek a számok arra utalnak, hogy csökkennek az eladások.
Her words infer that she may leave the company.
A szavai arra utalnak, hogy talán távozik a cégtől.
The test results infer that the medicine works.
Error frecuente:
Many style guides say it is better to use "imply" or "suggest" for this meaning and reserve "infer" for the listener’s action (sense 1). Some native speakers do use "infer" like this, but learners are usually safer saying "The results suggest that..." or "The data imply that..." in exams and formal writing.
Significado
suggest or indicate a conclusion
Colocaciones
results infer that
|figures infer that
|data infer that
|findings infer that
|statistics infer that
Sinónimos
imply (The usual and more accepted verb when something suggests a meaning without stating it directly.)
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suggest (Common and fairly neutral; often used when evidence points toward a conclusion.)
|
indicate (More factual or scientific; often used with numbers or data.)
Antónimos
contradict (Means to show that something is not true, while this sense of "infer" suggests that something is true.)
Temas
communication
|science
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To suggest that something is true without saying it in clear words, usually through facts or signs.
To indicate or suggest something as a conclusion, in a way similar to "imply," often through facts, results, or behavior rather than direct statement.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
következtet
B2
levezet
B2
Patrón de uso:
[system/person] infers [result] from [data/premises]
The model infers the missing values from the observed data.
A modell a megfigyelt adatokból következtet a hiányzó értékekre.
In this proof, we infer the theorem from three basic axioms.
Ebben a bizonyításban a tételt három alapvető axiómából vezetjük le.
The system infers user preferences based on past behavior.
Using Bayesian methods, we can infer the most likely cause of the failure.
The algorithm automatically infers grammatical structure from raw text.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The computer program infers a pattern from many examples.
A számítógépes program sok példából következtet egy mintázatra.
In this class, we learn how to infer rules from data.
Ezen az órán azt tanuljuk, hogyan lehet adatokból szabályokra következtetni.
The scientist inferred the value from her test results.
This tool infers the answer by using a formula.
The software infers your interests from the videos you watch.
Significado
derive formally from data or rules
Colocaciones
infer a model
|infer parameters
|infer rules
|statistically infer
|algorithm infers
Sinónimos
derive (Technical; often used for getting a result or formula from given principles.)
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estimate (In statistics and machine learning, often used when values are inferred from sampled data.)
Antónimos
observe (Means to get information directly by looking or measuring, while to infer is to get it indirectly using reasoning or models.)
Temas
science
|technology
|education
Definición
In subjects like logic, math, or computer science, to get a result from given facts by following clear rules or using statistics.
In logic, mathematics, or computing, to derive a conclusion from stated premises or data by applying formal rules of reasoning or statistical methods.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
infer
AFI
GB/ɪnfˈɚ/
US/ɪnfˈɚ/
Sílabas y acento
in - fer (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fer)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: infer
- 3rd Person Singular: infers
- Present Participle: inferring
- Past: inferred
Familia de palabras
Forms
infers
verb
inferring
verb
inferred
verb
Core family
inference
noun C1
Related words
inferable
adjective
Advanced or less common
inferential
adjective C1
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular present participle: inferring Verb
- Irregular past: inferred Verb
Expresiones
infer from
1/ɪnfˈɚ fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
conclude something using given evidence
To decide something is true by using particular facts, signs, or information as your evidence.
Ejemplos
- We can infer from these results that the new method is more effective.
- What do you infer from her sudden change of attitude?
- From the empty streets, I inferred from the scene that a storm was coming.
infer that
1/ɪnfˈɚ ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
say what conclusion you reached
To say or think that a full sentence (a fact or idea) is true after you look at the facts or signs.
Ejemplos
- From his report, we infer that the project will be delayed.
- I inferred that she was upset, even though she did not say anything.
- Can we infer that the policy has failed?
it can be inferred that
1/ˈɪt kən bˈi ɪnfˈɚd ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal phrase to present a conclusion
A formal way to say that a conclusion is possible or reasonable when you look at the information before it.
Ejemplos
- From these statistics, it can be inferred that most users prefer the mobile version of the site.
- Based on the evidence, it can be inferred that the species is in decline.