Question

a general proposition is thus at once a summary of particular facts and a memorandum of our right to infer from them.
source: logic, inductive and deductive
in the sentence above, infer has the same or almost the same meaning as:
reason
compile
depart
express

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "infer" (to deduce or conclude from evidence/facts) and compare with the options:

• "reason": involves thinking logically to draw conclusions, similar to inferring.
• "compile": means to gather or put together, not related to inferring.
• "depart": means to leave, unrelated.
• "express": means to convey, not inferring.

So "reason" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

reason