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

People don’t realize this, but only about 30 percent of the compute is actually in inference-serving revenue. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Investors will need a longer time horizon, since returns on new inference capacity will arrive over years, on the timetable of enterprise adoption. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Also announced a deeper partnership with the Instagram parent on Muse to optimize inference and training performance. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Matching records, including inferences, generally must be deleted unless an exception applies. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026