inferring

American  

[in-fur-ing] / ɪnˈfɜr ɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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.

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noun

1. the practice of using reasoning or evidence to derive or conclude something.

   Predicting is one skill that falls under the umbrella of inferring.

Etymology

Origin of inferring

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

Example Sentences

But TS Lombard economist Dario Perkins said inferring anything of value from the chart would actually be a mistake.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

However, Stas acknowledges that the companion is still inferring and reflecting back a user’s cues.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2025

But trial lawyers understand that inferring acts based on character is human nature; it’s very hard in practice to prevent jurors from indulging the impermissible inference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

The timing of these expressions was critical -- delayed facial mimicry looks disingenuous, but facial co-expression feels more genuine since it requires correctly inferring the human's emotional state for timely execution.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

This practice of inferring the motivations and intentions of others is classic thin-slicing.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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