Paghihinuha (en. Inference)

/paghihiˈnuha/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence or data.
Inference is essential in the scientific research process.
Ang paghihinuha ay mahalaga sa proseso ng siyentipikong pananaliksik.
The result of forming an opinion or idea from the course of events.
In his inference, his expectations about the project were wrong.
Sa kanyang paghihinuha, mali ang kanyang inaasahan tungkol sa proyekto.
The ability to understand things from indirect information.
His inference on the situation shed new light on the problem.
Ang kanyang paghihinuha sa sitwasyon ay nagbigay ng bagong liwanag sa problema.

Etymology

From the word 'hinuha' meaning 'analysis' or 'understanding'

Common Phrases and Expressions

based on inference
meaning something is grounded in opinion or analysis.
batay sa paghihinuha
make an inference
the act of drawing a conclusion from data or information.
gumawa ng paghihinuha

Related Words

inference
The word 'hinuha' refers to the idea of understanding or interpretation.
hinuha
analysis
A thorough study or analysis of information.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

Just guessing
You're just guessing, maybe nothing will really happen.
Hula-hula ka lang, baka wala naman talagang mangyayari.
As long as you have an idea
As long as you have an idea of what might happen, that's fine.
Basta may idea ka kung anong posibleng mangyari, ayos na yan.
Of course, we have
Of course, we have our insights on that matter.
Siyempre, meron tayong mga hinuha sa bagay na 'yan.