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
Additionally, companies are asked to disclose total energy consumption for both training and inference, allowing the EU to detect environmental concerns while companies race forward with AI innovation.
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ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
That’s a kind of logical reasoning known as transitive inference.
—Olga Lazareva, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
The inference here is that women’s speech is coded as weak and men’s, the direct opposite.
—Megan C. Reynolds, Time, 27 June 2025
This efficiency reduces inference latency by 2.2-2.5x compared to larger models like Alibaba’s Qwen3-A22B, according to posts on X and Tencent’s technical reports.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
That’s a kind of logical reasoning known as transitive inference.
—Olga Lazareva, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
The inference here is that women’s speech is coded as weak and men’s, the direct opposite.
—Megan C. Reynolds, Time, 27 June 2025
This efficiency reduces inference latency by 2.2-2.5x compared to larger models like Alibaba’s Qwen3-A22B, according to posts on X and Tencent’s technical reports.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inference
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The maximum $6,000 senior bonus deduction is then reduced by $900 in this example to reach a senior deduction of $5,100.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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There are also new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and car loan interest, with varying eligibility requirements.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This is the conclusion of a new analysis by tire experts Local Tire Guys, which used federal data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Federal Highway Administration to assess the quality of roads across all 50 states.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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There was something exhilarating about trekking next to people who knew nothing of my diagnosis, only my determination.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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In just a matter of days, internet users have praised Hall's incredible determination, leading to over 4,100 comments so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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“Inference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inference. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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