From the consistent patterns in the sediment layers, geologists can infer the region's climatic history.
从沉积层的一致模式中，地质学家可以推断出该地区的气候历史。
Which choice best defines “infer”?
C — Deduce; conclude; imply. “infer” means deduce; conclude; imply.
Which word means “deduce; conclude; imply”?
C — infer. “infer” means deduce; conclude; imply.
infer — deduce; conclude; imply. In Chinese: 推断；暗示.
infer is pronounced /ɪnˈfɜːr/.
From the consistent patterns in the sediment layers, geologists can infer the region's climatic history. (从沉积层的一致模式中，地质学家可以推断出该地区的气候历史。)
deduce, conclude, derive — all close in meaning to infer (deduce; conclude; imply).
misunderstand, overlook — each the opposite of infer (deduce; conclude; imply).
Yes. infer is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
in-(enter) + fer(bring, deduce) → deduce.