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
For instance, Huawei Cloud's Ascend service has dramatically reduced the development time for large model training from five months to just one, while Moonshot AI's collaboration with Alibaba Cloud has significantly boosted model inference efficiency.
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Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This is yet another 2024 favorite that requires strong attention to detail and logical inference from very small hints.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The findings also demonstrate how skilled anthropologists have become at reconstructing ancient DNA and analyzing it to make inferences about the course of human history.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The cost of inference has fallen by a factor of 10 per year, pushed down by new AI algorithms, inference technologies, and better chips at lower prices.
—Kai-Fu Lee, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This is yet another 2024 favorite that requires strong attention to detail and logical inference from very small hints.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The findings also demonstrate how skilled anthropologists have become at reconstructing ancient DNA and analyzing it to make inferences about the course of human history.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The cost of inference has fallen by a factor of 10 per year, pushed down by new AI algorithms, inference technologies, and better chips at lower prices.
—Kai-Fu Lee, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inference
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Finally, Direct File will cover more tax situations, including the Child and Dependent Care Credit, Premium Tax Credit, Credit for the Elderly and Disabled, Retirement Savings Contribution Credits, and deductions for Health Savings Accounts.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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There are no new tax deductions for 2024, Intuit TurboTax reports.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Studies have repeatedly found evidence that dairy may lower the risk of breast cancer but have reached differing conclusions about whether dairy promotes or staves off prostate cancer.Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
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Given that on landing its rotors broke off, that's a pretty definitive conclusion.David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
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These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Inference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inference. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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