inference

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of reaching a logical conclusion from facts or evidence.

  - "The evidence pointed to a burglary, and the inference was that someone had broken into the house."
  - "From the symptoms, the doctor made the inference that the patient had the flu."

• Noun

  The process of coming to a belief or conclusion, typically without being expressly taught.

  - "Children make inferences every day based on their experiences and observations."
  - "Inferring the meaning of a text requires careful reading and analysis."

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Rhymes

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conference , preference , reference

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Variants

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inference , inferences

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Latin inferre 'carry or bring in, add', from ad- 'to' + ferre 'to bear, carry'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inference' is derived from the Latin word 'inferre', which means 'to carry in' or 'to add'.

2. Inference is a crucial component of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deductive reasoning: A type of logical reasoning that starts with general principles and arrives at specific conclusions.

2. Inductive reasoning: A type of logical reasoning that starts with specific observations and arrives at general principles.

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Quotes

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1. The writer of science fiction extends or projects or draws "inferences" from what is known and accepted.

   - Karl Kroeber,{it}Romantic Fantasy and Science Fiction{/it},1988

2. We cannot see a past event directly, but science is usually based on "inference", not unvarnished observation (you don't see electrons, gravity, or black holes either).

   - Stephen Jay Gould,{it}Wonderful Life{/it},1989

3. In spite of the fact that there are virtually no controlled clinical trials examining the effects of obesity in people, we can make some "inferences" from animal research.

   - Patrick Johnson,{it}Skeptical Inquirer{/it},September/October 2005

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Culture

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Inference is a fundamental concept in logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It is used extensively in various fields, including mathematics, science, law, and literature.

How to Memorize "inference"

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   - Imagine a detective making an inference based on the evidence in a crime scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inference' with 'conclusion' or 'deduction'.

3. mnemonics
   

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