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Definition of Inferring
1. infer [v] - See also: infer
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inferring
Literary usage of Inferring
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1905)
"The question in every case is the same— whether the circumstances surrounding
the occurrence are such as to justify the Jury in inferring the fact in issue. ..."
2. Reading with Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades by Debbie Miller (2002)
"... these posters show how children apply their learning in new settings and
situations. inferring "So what are you inferring this is about? ..."
3. Educational Psychology by Edward Lee Thorndike (1921)
"Until this is done we cannot progress far beyond the vague commonplaces of common
observation. THE DIFFICULTIES IN inferring CHANGES IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AGE ..."
4. The Science of Logic: Or, an Analysis of the Laws of Thought by Asa Mahan (1857)
"That which now exists, notwithstanding the attributes referred to, may, for aught
that can be deduced from the same, exist forever. inferring the falsity of ..."
5. Reality Checks: Teaching Reading Comprehension with Nonfiction K-5 by Tony Stead (2006)
"... inferring is a tool we use to go beyond the text, to leverage prior knowledge
and create connections among various details and concepts we have learned, ..."
6. The Logic and Utility of Mathematics: With the Best Methods of Instruction by Charles Davies (1851)
"What axioms or formulas have we for inferring the one or the other ? AXIOMS OR
FORMULAS FOR inferring EQUALITY. 1. Things which being applied to each other ..."
7. A Selection of Leading Cases, on Various Branches of the Law: With Notes by John William Smith, John Innes Clark Hare, Horace Binney Wallace, John William Wallace (1855)
"... but not that of notice; the jury on proof of a notice to produce was held
warranted iu inferring that the letter contained due notice of dishonour. ..."
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