Understanding 'inference' means seeing beyond what's explicitly stated to gain information. His hesitation infers he's unsure, even though he didn't say it.
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Context Clues
'Inference' involves using context clues within a conversation or text to conclude. The dark clouds inferred a possible storm.
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Careful Guess
An inference is like a careful guess supported by what you know or observe. She smiled at the mention of skiing, inferring she enjoyed the sport.