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inference

UK
/ˈɪnfərəns/
US
/ˈɪnfərəns/

Translations

inferencenoun
inferences
pl
UK
/ˈɪnfərəns/
US
/ˈɪnfərəns/
The detective made an inference about the suspect's whereabouts based on the evidence collected.
Le détective a fait une inférence sur l'endroit où se trouvait le suspect à partir des preuves recueillies.
Additional translations
déductionSurtout en logique ou dans le langage courant, quand on met l'accent sur la conclusion tirée de faits.
Synonyms
conclusion
assumption
implication
derivation
interpretation
reasoning
deduction
inferenceadjective
more inference
Comp.
most inference
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.fər.əns/
US
/ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "inference engine").
inférentielSurtout en logique, en statistique et en informatique.
The software includes an inference module that processes the data.
Le logiciel comprend un module inférentiel qui traite les données.
Additional translations
d'inférenceEmploi fréquent dans les contextes techniques et scientifiques.

Definitions

inferencenoun
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
The detective made an inference about the suspect's whereabouts based on the evidence collected.
The process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true.
In mathematics, inference is used to prove theorems from axioms.
inferenceadjective
Relating to or used in inference, especially when modifying another noun.
The software includes an inference module that processes the data.
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