"inductive reasoning" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} inductive reasoning
  1. The process of making inferences based upon observed patterns, or simple repetition. Often used in reference to predictions about what will happen or does happen, based upon what has happened. Wikipedia link: inductive reasoning Related terms: induction, reasoning Translations (the process of making inferences based upon observed patterns): raonament inductiu [masculine] (Catalan), Induktion [feminine] (German), tilleiðsla [feminine] (Icelandic), ragionamento induttivo [masculine] (Italian), razonamiento inductivo [masculine] (Spanish), pabuod na pagmamatwid (Tagalog)
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