inferring

[ in-fur-ing ]

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inferring¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

"Importantly, our blood test can analyze NTM DNA fragments in the bloodstream, thereby inferring a drug response, which is crucial for rapidly determining treatment plans, capabilities traditional diagnostic approaches cannot achieve."

From Science Daily

"Christian nationalists with apocalyptic views tell us they want a theonomic state — they want rule by religious law. I’m not inferring that conclusion from vague questions, but simply showing survey results."

From Salon

It is easy to envisage Nunez as the architect of chaos, inferring much of what he does is instinctive rather than calculated.

From BBC

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