in·fer·ence 
/ˈɪnfərəns/ noun
plural in·fer·encenc·es /ˈɪnfərəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence
▪ Its existence is only known by inference. 2 [count] : a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
▪ The program uses records of past purchases to make/draw inferences about what customers will buy in the future. ▪ What inference can we draw from these facts?
▪ Its existence is only known by inference.
▪ The program uses records of past purchases to make/draw inferences about what customers will buy in the future. ▪ What inference can we draw from these facts?
