In truth, the meanings of infer and imply have overlapped since the 16th century, making the need for a distinction a matter of preference.

We infer something from what somebody else says. The main difference between these two words is that a speaker can imply, but a listener can only infer. … [ + that clause ] He inferred …

INFERRED definition: derived by reasoning or concluded from evidence, or provisionally identified through either of these methods. See examples of inferred used in a sentence.

To infer means 'to deduce', and is used in the construction to infer something from something: I inferred from what she said that she had not been well. To imply (sense 1) means 'to suggest, …

When we say that a speaker or sentence implies something, we mean that it is conveyed or suggested without being stated outright: When the mayor said that she would not rule out a …

Definition of infer verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to reach an opinion or decide that something is true on the basis of information that is available synonym deduce. …

The process by which a general conclusion is inferred from multiple observations is called inductive reasoning. The conclusion may be correct or incorrect, or correct to within a certain …

Are you inferring that I'm wrong? Many people regard this use of infer as an error, but it occurs commonly in spoken English.

When you infer, you listen closely to someone and guess at things they mean but haven't actually said. It’s like guessing, but not making wild guesses. You're making deductions — guesses …

Claim variables are inferred using an inference procedure, which may not necessarily be automated, from data item values.