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inferring

[ in-fur-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

using reasoning or evidence to derive or conclude something:
In this scheme, the intellect is divided into four classifications: the essential intellect, the acquired intellect, the potential intellect, and the inferring intellect.
We hope to be able to predict the weather using an inferring AI model based on multiple parameters such as humidity, temperature, wind speed, etc.

the practice of using reasoning or evidence to derive or conclude something:
Predicting is one skill that falls under the umbrella of inferring.

First recorded in 1565–75; infer ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective; infer ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun

Kelly began the segment calling Nolan a “self radicalized” Muslim, inferring that his horrific crime was connected to Islam.

Perhaps all that we are warranted in inferring from it is that the annual procession was, that year, of unusual splendour.

"Rational" refers to the power of knowledge, of inferring one thing from another, and discriminating between good and evil.

He saw a light in Julie's window and inferring that she had not yet retired he went hastily to her room and knocked on the door.

"Then your wife will not go," answered George, inferring that his services would be required because hers could not be had.

How may certain former changes of sea-level be accounted for without inferring any movement of the land?

April 19, 2024tortuous

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