inferred

UK
/ɪnˈfɜːd/
US
/ɪnˈfɜrd/

Translations

inferredadjective
more inferred
Comp.
most inferred
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈfɜːd/
US
/ɪnˈfɜrd/
The inferred meaning of the text suggested a deeper underlying message.
Le sens inféré du texte suggérait un message sous-jacent plus profond.
estiméSurtout en contexte scientifique ou technique.
The inferred resource reserves were listed at 500,000 tons.
Les réserves estimées étaient indiquées à 500 000 tonnes.
Additional translations
déduitPlus naturel dans un contexte d'analyse ou de raisonnement explicite.
inferverb

inferred

Past Simple

inferred
Past Simple
inferred
Past Participle
inferring
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈfɜː/
US
/ɪnˈfɜr/
From the look on her face, I could infer that she was not happy with the decision.
À l'expression de son visage, j'ai pu déduire qu'elle n'était pas satisfaite de la décision.
Additional translations
inférerRegistre soutenu ou technique.
laisser entendreSens indirect, emploi controversé en anglais.

Definitions

inferredadjective
Derived or concluded from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
The inferred meaning of the text suggested a deeper underlying message.
Estimated to exist or be true on the basis of indirect or limited evidence, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
The inferred resource reserves were listed at 500,000 tons.
inferverb
To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
From the look on her face, I could infer that she was not happy with the decision.
To imply or suggest as a logical consequence; to indicate indirectly (usage disputed by some).
The sudden silence inferred that the topic made everyone uneasy.