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English Language Arts · Grades 3–4

Inference

noun

A logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than stated directly.

Example Sentences

"From the wet umbrella, she made the inference that it was raining outside."

"Readers make inferences by combining text clues with their own knowledge."

Synonyms & Related Terms

conclusiondeductioninterpretation

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