Inference: meaning, definitions and examples

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inference

 

[ หˆษชnf(ษ™)rษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

logical reasoning

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. Inference involves drawing a logical conclusion from the available information.

Synonyms

assumption, conclusion, deduction

Examples of usage

  • In science, making inferences is a crucial part of the research process.
  • Her inference that he was guilty turned out to be correct.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning, especially in literary analysis. In literature, inference is often used to interpret the deeper meaning of a text.

Synonyms

conclusion, deduction, interpretation

Examples of usage

  • The reader's inference about the character's motives added a new layer of understanding to the story.
  • Inference is a key skill in analyzing poetry.
Context #3 | Noun

machine learning

A process where a machine learns to make predictions or decisions based on data. Inference is a key component of machine learning algorithms.

Synonyms

decision-making, interpretation, prediction

Examples of usage

  • During the training phase, the machine learns patterns in the data to make accurate inferences later on.
  • Real-time inference allows the machine to make decisions quickly based on incoming data.

Translations

Translations of the word "inference" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inferรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlussfolgerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inferensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะฝะพะฒะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wnioskowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽจ่ซ– (ใ™ใ„ใ‚ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infรฉrence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inferencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑkarฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”๋ก  (chulon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุฏู„ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inference

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inferencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจ่ฎบ (tuฤซlรนn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inferenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlyktun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ั‹ั‚ั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™ticษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inferencia

Etymology

The word 'inference' has its roots in the Latin word 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry forward'. The concept of making inferences has been fundamental in various fields, including logic, literature, and science. Inferences play a crucial role in human cognition and problem-solving, allowing individuals to draw conclusions based on available information and reasoning.

See also: infer, inferable, inferior, infernal, inferno, inferrable, inferred.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,389 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.