Inferred: meaning, definitions and examples

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inferred

 

[ ɪnˈfɜːr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

machine learning

to deduce or conclude information from data using algorithms and models

Synonyms

conclude, deduce, derive.

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Word Description / Examples
deduce

Used when you logically derive something from known facts or premises. Often seen in scientific, logical, or detective contexts.

  • By examining the evidence, the detective deduced who the culprit was.
  • We can deduce the age of the artifact based on its characteristics.
conclude

Appropriate for summarizing or finalizing a decision or judgment after considering the information. Often used in both formal and casual contexts.

  • After studying the results, the scientist concluded that the hypothesis was correct.
  • We concluded our meeting after an hour of discussion.
derive

Typically used when something is obtained or traced from a specific source or origin. Common in mathematical, scientific, and logical contexts.

  • We can derive the formula from these basic principles.
  • Many English words are derived from Latin.

Examples of usage

  • The algorithm inferred patterns from the dataset.
  • Based on the data provided, the machine was able to infer the user's preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "inferred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inferido

🇮🇳 अनुमानित

🇩🇪 abgeleitet

🇮🇩 disimpulkan

🇺🇦 зроблений висновок

🇵🇱 wywnioskowany

🇯🇵 推測された (すいそくされた)

🇫🇷 déduit

🇪🇸 inferido

🇹🇷 çıkarılan

🇰🇷 추론된

🇸🇦 مستنتج

🇨🇿 odvozený

🇸🇰 odvodený

🇨🇳 推断的 (tuīduàn de)

🇸🇮 sklepan

🇮🇸 ályktað

🇰🇿 қорытынды жасалған

🇬🇪 დასკვნილი

🇦🇿 nəticə çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 inferido

Etymology

The word 'inferred' originates from the Latin word 'inferre', which means 'to bring in'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify deducing or concluding information from data. In the context of machine learning, 'inferred' has become a common term used to describe the process of extracting insights from data through algorithms and models.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,878 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.