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inference
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Definition of inference
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: the act of running a trained model to produce an output, such as answering a prompt or generating an image
- Inference costs now matter more than training costs for most AI companies.
- We moved inference to a cheaper model for simple requests.
Two meanings, one word
In everyday English
A conclusion reached from evidence and reasoning.
In AI
The act of running a trained model to produce an output, such as answering a prompt or generating an image.
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"Inference." AI Dictionary, Dadgogo, https://dadgogo.com/dictionary/inference/. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.
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