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infer

verb

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To reach a conclusion from evidence or reasoning.

From the empty shelves, she could infer that the sale had been successful.
Dictionary practice example.
Rosa also collected quantitative information, including attendance counts and recorded waiting times. She could infer from the notes that some visitors valued personal introductions, but she could not infer everyone's preference from a few comments.
From Comparing Without Confusing.
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