infer
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“Investors may reasonably infer that the ETF reflects the analyst’s research, views, or that he has influence over portfolio construction. That creates a potential perception by investors that the analyst is endorsing the investment.”
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
When reports emerged that one crew member had been rescued, it did not require access to classified information to infer that the second was still missing.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
The judge would have to infer guilt from the fact that stories contained private information, and, he claimed, Mail journalists had a "propensity" to use unlawful methods.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
By combining telescope observations with detailed models of planetary interiors and atmospheres, they were able to infer what is happening deep inside the planet.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
This way, other nations could not infer from lack of openness which launches contained classified payloads.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing infer
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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