Implication involves a suggestion or indication not explicitly stated, relying on context and reasoning. Inference is the process of deducing conclusions from premises or evidence, highlighting logical or analytical reasoning.

To imply is to hint at something, and to infer is to make an educated guess at what someone means. In other words, when you infer, you’re making an educated guess as to what another person is implying. An implication is a statement, and an inference is a conclusion.

Imply means to “to indicate or suggest something without actually stating it,” and infer commonly means “to guess or use reasoning to come to a conclusion based on what has been suggested.” So, you can infer the meaning of something that has been implied.