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  • noun Plural form of inference.

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  • Now, as it is from past experience that we draw all inferences concerning the future, and as we conclude that objects will always be conjoined together which we find to have always been conjoined; it may seem superfluous to prove that this experienced uniformity in human actions is a source whence we draw _inferences_ concerning them.

    An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding David Hume 1743

  • Note, The threatenings of the word and providence of God are not bugbears, to frighten children and fools, but are certain inferences from the sin of man and certain presages of the judgments of God.

    Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

  • So long as science and science teachers attempt to dictate metaphysical inferences from the facts and data, the range of possible metaphysical inferences should be listed.

    Crossroads 2009

  • A psychologist could draw inferences from the names that the cons have selected.

    Science Fiction 2010

  • "So long as science and science teachers attempt to dictate metaphysical inferences from the facts and data, the range of possible metaphysical inferences should be listed."

    Crossroads 2009

  • He has written a paper, "Design Inferences in an Infinite Universe," criticizing design inferences from the origin of life and irreducible complexity.

    2009 March - Telic Thoughts 2009

  • He has written a paper, "Design Inferences in an Infinite Universe," criticizing design inferences from the origin of life and irreducible complexity.

    A Short Critique of Bradley Monton's Paper 2009

  • See, observing your surroundings, making logical inferences, and then testing those inferences is all a part of something called “the scientific process.”

    Think Progress » After hottest decade in history, senators attempt to outlaw science of global warming. 2010

  • The central pivotal issue of ID inferences is not natural vs. supernatural.

    De Facto Intelligent Design in Biology 2010

  • In a general way we may draw the following inferences from the remarks of Mr. O'Neil: (1) The tramp is stronger than organized society and cannot be put down; (2) The tramp is "shabby,"

    THE TRAMP 2010

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