as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
that seems like a reasonable inference, but in this case it happens to be incorrect
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Recent Examples of inference
The chips will be focused on inference—the running of AI models—rather than the training of them, the company said.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Qualcomm said its chips are focusing on inference, or running AI models, instead of training, which is how labs such as OpenAI create new AI capabilities by processing terabytes of data.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
It is optimized for inference across major machine learning frameworks, generative AI platforms, and inference engines.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
By inference, Andrew Watt, her principal co-producer on the project, is Daniel Lanois in this scenario.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Qualcomm said its chips are focusing on inference, or running AI models, instead of training, which is how labs such as OpenAI create new AI capabilities by processing terabytes of data.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
It is optimized for inference across major machine learning frameworks, generative AI platforms, and inference engines.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
By inference, Andrew Watt, her principal co-producer on the project, is Daniel Lanois in this scenario.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inference
Noun
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That guidance included a chart of the maximum and minimum payment for households before deductions.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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This tax incentive enables businesses to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying assets, such as machinery and vehicles, rather than spreading the deduction over several years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the train hurtles toward its final destination, mother and daughter must confront both their past and the paranormal – before the journey reaches a deadly conclusion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The tariffs case in most respects appears to be an instance in which the conservative Justices would favor limiting executive power, but the idea that foreign affairs and emergencies are different may muddy that conclusion.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our shareholders and clients have benefited enormously from Elon Musk's vision, determination and execution.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Inference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inference. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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