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
It is optimized for inference across major machine learning frameworks, generative AI platforms, and inference engines.
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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
Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
This is an inference, but one that is shared by former NFL player and analyst Emmanuel Acho.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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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
Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
This is an inference, but one that is shared by former NFL player and analyst Emmanuel Acho.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inference
Noun
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The elimination of the theft loss deduction proved to be catastrophic for many taxpayers who lost sizable amounts of money to scams, Wease said.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Most munis are not subject to AMT, which is applied to high-earning taxpayers who may otherwise use a number of deductions to reduce their tax liability.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The character died of a heart attack near the conclusion of that series.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some 303,000 customers who receive gas through Eversource’s NSTAR division in 51 cities and towns across Massachusetts are set to save millions in utility costs due to the Department of Public Utilities’ determination.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Though the judges applauded his determination, his low scores led him to be sent home anyway.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Inference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inference. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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