draw an inference

Idioms  

1. Conclude, as in From his wording, we can draw the inference that he disapproves. This idiom is a long-winded way of saying infer. [Late 1600s]

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Example Sentences

But will the judge "draw an inference" that Mr Morgan not giving evidence suggests he was involved?

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

"Sanctions could include monetary fines, or even adverse decisions about the case, such as allowing the jury to draw an inference in favor of Dominion as to particular issues."

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2023

"This is a civil case — so the court can draw an inference of liability. This is exactly what the AG was hoping to achieve. The case is now even stronger," he wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2022

Like the falling of an apple, it was suggestive of an important fact to one whose mind was previously prepared to draw an inference from any occurrence which might favor the object of his research.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various

Let us now draw an inference, with regard to this, in judging of the different theories.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by Hutton, James