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

The assumed inference is that travelers rely on Google for their travel needs and that informative brochures and knowledgeable attendants are a quaint idea that has outlived its usefulness. — Frank Hosek, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The inference was that Jamie had planted a disparaging story about his older brother to hasten his exit. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Apple also updated the M6 with a Dual Neural Engine, doubling the core count from the traditional 16 to 32 for AI inference. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Among them is the Wellcome Leap Quantum for Bio (Q4Bio) program, where Infleqtion pioneered and demonstrated on hardware a quantum neural network approach with training on GPU and inference on QPU for biomarker discovery. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026