Translation

推論 / 推測 / 推論による結論

Meaning

An inference is a conclusion you draw from evidence, clues, or reasoning, rather than from a direct statement. It belongs to the person interpreting. The trap is confusing inference with implication: an implication is the hint; an inference is what you conclude.

Examples

• 彼女の沈黙から、彼は何か問題があると推測しました。
  From her silence, he made the inference that something was wrong.
• その結論は直接の証言ではなく、証拠に基づく推論でした。
  The conclusion was an inference from the evidence, not direct testimony.