inferred

[ɪnˈfɜː(r)d]

inferred Definition

• 1. deduced or concluded from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
• 2. implied or suggested without being directly stated

Using inferred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inferred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  From the data collected, it can be inferred that the company is doing well.

• Example

  The author never explicitly stated the theme of the story, but it can be inferred from the characters' actions.

• Example

  Her silence on the matter inferred her agreement with the decision.

• Example

  The tone of his voice inferred that he was not pleased with the outcome.

inferred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inferred

• concluded
• implied
• suggested
• hinted
• deduced

Phrases with inferred

• infer from

  to deduce or conclude something from evidence or reasoning

  Example

  We can infer from the data that the new product is popular among young adults.

• infer meaning

  to understand or interpret the meaning of something, often from indirect or implied clues

  Example

  It can be difficult to infer the meaning of a text without context.

• infer intent

  to deduce or understand someone's intention or purpose behind their actions or words

  Example

  It's hard to infer his intent from just one sentence.

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Summary: inferred in Brief

'Inferred' [ɪnˈfɜː(r)d] means deduced or concluded from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. It can also mean implied or suggested without being directly stated. Examples include 'From the data collected, it can be inferred that the company is doing well.' and 'The author never explicitly stated the theme of the story, but it can be inferred from the characters' actions.' Phrases include 'infer from,' 'infer meaning,' and 'infer intent.'