inferring

verb

Definition of inferringnext
present participle of infer
1
as in deriving
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone

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Relevance
2
as in implying
to convey an idea indirectly the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferring
  1. implying
  2. indicating
  3. deciding
  4. hinting
  5. suggesting
Verb
  • On Tuesday, Wall Street firm Oppenheimer upped its price target on Costco shares to $1,075 each from $980, implying roughly 9% upside from Monday’s close.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In 2023, a provocative paper suggested that this radiation isn’t limited to black holes, implying that everything eventually decays away.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of implying
Verb
  • In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These reports were later clarified, indicating a case of mistaken identity, and Dong Jun appeared publicly, reaffirming his position.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicating
Verb
  • Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • There are a total of six episodes in the back half of season 5; the fifth episode that aired on December 8 ended with Luke Grimes’ Kayce hinting to a solution that would save the beleaguered ranch.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Street will also be a crew chief for RCR in the Xfinity Series, hinting that the team will run a third part-time car there, as well.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • There is a news report suggesting that a group of lawmakers may introduce a legislation to force health insurance companies to divest their pharmacy business.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Overall, women lead just 8% of S&P 500 companies, suggesting that decades of momentum have only yielded incremental gains.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggesting
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