definition of
infer

[1] #1 infer v. [deduce, deduct, derive] reason by deduction; establish by deduction. wn

[2] #2 infer v. [generalize, generalise, extrapolate] draw from specific cases for more general cases. wn

[3] #3 infer v. [deduce] conclude by reasoning; in logic. wn

[4] #4 infer v. [guess] guess correctly; solve by guessing; "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize". wn

[5] #5 infer v. [understand] believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?". wn