Term: inference: the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Candidate hypernym: reasoning: thinking that is coherent and logical → 1
Candidate hypernym: chloroplast: plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis → 0
Candidate hypernym: water cooler: a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water → 0
Candidate hypernym: brussels lace: fine lace with a raised or applique design → 0
Candidate hypernym: security: defense against financial failure; financial independence → 0
Candidate hypernym: pound: 16 ounces avoirdupois → 0
Candidate hypernym: pet sitting: the work of a pet sitter; caring for pets in their own home while their owners are away from home → 0
Candidate hypernym: alewife: flesh of shad-like fish abundant along the Atlantic coast or in coastal streams → 0
Candidate hypernym: leeway: (of a ship or plane) sideways drift → 0
Candidate hypernym: laser beam: a beam of light generated by a laser → 0
Candidate hypernym: shortbread: very rich thick butter cookie → 0