1. To present a conclusion in an exaggerated or overstated manner; to make a conclusion seem more significant, important, or conclusive than the evidence or data actually supports
The researcher was criticized for inflating the conclusion when the data only suggested a weak correlation.
O pesquisador foi criticado por exagerar a conclusão quando os dados apenas sugeriam uma correlação fraca.
2. To artificially amplify or magnify the importance or impact of a final determination or judgment
Journalists should avoid inflating the conclusion of studies in their headlines.
Os jornalistas devem evitar exagerar a conclusão dos estudos em seus títulos.