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as in derived
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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as in implied
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 inferred
Marc Kamionkowski, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
And understanding the fundamentals of habitability is crucial for filling in the values of the Drake equation—a framework, devised by the same astronomer who inferred the presence of Jupiter’s radiation belts, that has guided the search for life beyond Earth since the early 1960s.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
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Even this lowest value, though, is far too large compared with the number inferred from the CMB to be chalked up to bad luck.
—Marc Kamionkowski, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
And understanding the fundamentals of habitability is crucial for filling in the values of the Drake equation—a framework, devised by the same astronomer who inferred the presence of Jupiter’s radiation belts, that has guided the search for life beyond Earth since the early 1960s.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
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Today, scenario-planning based on factors derived from the assumption of a stable climate will lead to under-protection of assets and miscalculations of operating costs, market size, and even customer preferences.Lynn Schenk Alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, sources at multiple AV companies admitted that FCA was offering this Pacifica that was derived from the work done for Waymo and it was used by Voyage, Aurora Innovation, AutoX and others.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The futures market on Thursday implied less than a 50% chance that the BOJ could hike by 10 basis points before the end of the year, according to LSEG data.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The bank’s price target for Schwab implied about 22% upside and for Ulta Beauty about 18% potential appreciation, based on Tuesday’s close.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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The rush to portray events before the full scope is understood can create long-term consequences, not just for producers but for the entire ecosystem of buyers, retailers, and importers.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Strangely enough, this makes the film universal and able to be understood by people all over the world.Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additional analysis indicated minerals in the meteorite at one point interacted with liquid water on Mars, although a specific timeframe couldn’t be established.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Neither Santa Monia Police nor SMMUSD indicated any plans to increase school security in light of the text messages.NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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What Are The Hidden Rules Of Office Politics? Office politics often operate under a set of unspoken rules that can easily catch you off guard.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Imbert travels across France, suggesting an unusual, unspoken patriotism.Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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But some former supporters, including financial backer Greenwood and Waseca’s mayor, Swanson, decided not to attend the ceremony.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Buoyed by the initial outpouring of support, David and John decided to use their walk to fundraise for UNICEF, a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid to children.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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But some recent research has hinted that water fluoridation may have negative health effects.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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After performing with The Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards, Beyoncé previously hinted that her debut country album a result of the backlash around her appearance.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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Lamar also suggested there would be much more music to come.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some critics have suggested that Maduro has used Venezuela’s youth orchestra to his political advantage.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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