as in deductions
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 inferences
These sections have some interesting inferences on how AI functions based on its programming and training material.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
These include types of social intelligence, such as the ability to make psychological inferences, and types of physical intelligence, such as an understanding of causal relations between objects and forces or the ability to coordinate a body in an environment.
—Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?
—Abakar Saidov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Allen argued the circumstances, viewed as a whole, failed to exclude all reasonable inferences other than guilt.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
These include types of social intelligence, such as the ability to make psychological inferences, and types of physical intelligence, such as an understanding of causal relations between objects and forces or the ability to coordinate a body in an environment.
—Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?
—Abakar Saidov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Allen argued the circumstances, viewed as a whole, failed to exclude all reasonable inferences other than guilt.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferences
Noun
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However, states don't offer tax deductions for contributions made to taxable brokerage accounts.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Your ability to claim some deductions, like medical expenses, depends a great deal on your AGI.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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State law requires licensers to provide initial determinations within 90 days.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The skin allowed researchers to make several key determinations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although some policy decisions, such as those around trade, remain unsettled, Gallucci noted there is now a bit more clarity regarding some major economic drivers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was poised with the puck, made savvy decisions and ran a pretty effective power play.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hierarchy matters less than ideas, and consultants are trained to challenge assumptions and present counterarguments, even to senior partners or client CEOs.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her existence in the vibrant capital city of Sepphoris brings into questions some of our traditional assumptions of Mary as an impoverished illiterate from a backwater rural village with no exposure to Greco-Roman culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Inferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferences. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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