Synonyms of inference

inference

noun

ˈin-f(ə-)rən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deduction
• conclusion
• determination
• decision
• assumption
• consequence
• induction
• verdict
• diagnosis
• eduction
• sequitur
• ruling
• conjecture
• judgment
• resolution
• guess
• presumption
• surmise
• supposition
• deliverance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inference

OpenAI engineers have reportedly developed new inference optimizations that more than halved the cost of running AI models, dramatically reducing the number of Nvidia GPUs needed to serve some ChatGPT traffic. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 July 2026

The work will address communications systems and AI inference at network edges—meaning in peripheral devices far from central servers. — Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2026

Efficiency gains at OpenAI could be the start of a trend, as hardware and software companies scramble to optimize their inference capabilities and find workarounds for the memory chip shortage. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 2 July 2026

The airborne demonstration evaluated the system’s ability to execute AI inference under operational conditions while maintaining low power consumption. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026