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
Beyond that, generative AI could leverage these systems to create high-fidelity simulations or perform ultrafast inferences in scenarios requiring split-second decisions, such as autonomous vehicles.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
Cammarata argued that the adverse inferences would amount to a fatal blow for Giuliani in his effort to hold on to his Florida condo, his only remaining residence after he was forced to turn over his New York City apartment.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The company focused on memory’s role in AI training and inference.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The next chip, projected to hit the market in 2027, will be an energy-saving processor specialized for AI inference.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
Cammarata argued that the adverse inferences would amount to a fatal blow for Giuliani in his effort to hold on to his Florida condo, his only remaining residence after he was forced to turn over his New York City apartment.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The company focused on memory’s role in AI training and inference.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The next chip, projected to hit the market in 2027, will be an energy-saving processor specialized for AI inference.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inference
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Here, clubs can lose up to £39m over a rolling three-year period before being hit with any punishment, which can include possible points deductions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Under current law those deductions are now capped at $10,000.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
21 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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On that day, Neymar was unplayable, a one-man force on the ball who displayed the incredible skills and elite determination that have marked his playing days.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
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 29 Jan. 2025.
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