Dictionary Entry
inferred
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ɪnˈfɜːd/Word FrequencyCommon (4.16)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
In a Sentence
“The article includes inferred to support a careful argument.”
Published Usage Examples
“This document uses the term "inferred mineral resources".”
“For the BBC to allow Phorm to profile their users activities, the BBC will be allowing Phorm unprecedented access not only to web behaviour but also to viewing habits (via iPlayer usage), political and religious opinion (via news) and a whole host of other sensitive data which can be inferred from the BBC services the”
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Origin
From Latin 'inferre', meaning 'to bring in, deduce'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “inferred”
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