Difference between inference and assumption

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 13, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Inference:
Inference is an idea or conclusion which has been drawn from the evidences collected.
Assumption:
An assumption is the process of assuming without having a solid proof.
Differences:

Basis	Inference	Assumption
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.	A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Synonyms	Interpretation, supposition, reasoning, conjecture and assumption	Theory, belief, inference, premise, suspicion and theory
Antonyms	Proof, truth, reality and fact	Fact, knowledge, measurement, disbelief and proof
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈɪnf(ə)r(ə)ns / Eng (US): /ˈinf(ə)rəns /	Eng (UK): /əˈsʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n / Eng (US): /əˈsəm(p)SH(ə)n /
Word origin	The word inference was originated in 1594.	The word assumption was originated in the 13th century from Middle English and from Late Latin assumption-.
Example in Sentence	It is an inference that this question might come in an examination. There are so many useful inferences which might be found.	No one can violate the assumptions made. There are some assumptions to this theory.