B2–C1 · CLF · CLF053

The most likely explanation is that [X].

EN · EnglishThe most likely explanation is that [X].
DE · GermanDie wahrscheinlichste Erklärung ist, dass [X].
EN · English

The most likely  explanation  is that the  message arrived after the SLA window.

DE · German

Die wahrscheinlichste Erklärung  ist, dass die  Nachricht nach dem SLA-Fenster  angekommen  ist.

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  1. EN · English

    The most likely  explanation  is that the  identifier changed upstream.

    DE · German

    Die wahrscheinlichste Erklärung  ist, dass  sich die  Kennung im Vorsystem  geändert  hat.

  2. EN · English

    The most likely  explanation  is that the rule was applied before the mapping update.

    DE · German

    Die wahrscheinlichste Erklärung  ist, dass die  Regel vor dem Mapping-Update  angewendet  wurde.

  3. EN · English

    The most likely  explanation  is that  users  are bypassing the extra  step.

    DE · German

    Die wahrscheinlichste Erklärung  ist, dass  Nutzer den zusätzlichen  Schritt  umgehen.

  4. EN · English

    The most likely  explanation  is that the  sample contains duplicate  cases.

    DE · German

    Die wahrscheinlichste Erklärung  ist, dass die  Stichprobe doppelte  Fälle  enthält.

  5. EN · English

    The most likely  explanation  is that the  bottleneck is downstream, not in the model.

    DE · German

    Die wahrscheinlichste Erklärung  ist, dass der  Engpass nachgelagert  liegt und nicht im Modell.

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Reasoning move · Infer

Infer

What it does

State the currently best explanation without pretending certainty.

When to use it

Use it after considering alternatives and comparing their fit with the evidence.

Common mistake

Most likely should reflect evidence, not preference.

Pattern graph

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Related reasoning patterns2

Nearby structures let you perform the same reasoning move in a different form.

  1. [X] is consistent with [Y], but it could also mean [Z].Infer · same reasoning move · related logic
  2. [X] suggests that [Y], but it doesn't prove it.Infer · same reasoning move

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The source sentence contains a reviewed cue that points toward this frame. Treat it as a bridge for practice, not as an equivalence claim.

DEIch verstehe deinen Punkt, aber + Subjekt + VerbIch verstehe deinen Punkt, aber sie wird es wahrscheinlich nicht akzeptieren.ENExplain Problems and SolutionsIt appears that customer complaints have increased due to shipping delays.