inferences

noun

Definition of inferencesnext
plural of inference
as in deductions
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning that seems like a reasonable inference, but in this case it happens to be incorrect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferences
  1. deductions
  2. conclusions
  3. determinations
  4. consequences
  5. decisions
  6. assumptions
Noun
  • In addition to expanding the number of participating states, Direct File will now cover additional types of income, credits, and deductions.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Taxpayer eligibility to participate in the pilot was limited to taxpayers with certain types of income, credits, and deductions—taxpayers with relatively simple returns.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deductions
Noun
  • Their conclusions are based on more than four years of observations.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That’s not a bad thing, necessarily — television is generally more about character than conclusions, and some of these people make decent company.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • Forty private universities have been accused of conspiring to overcharge students for tuition as a result of counting the assets of noncustodial parents when making their financial aid determinations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The investigation found that 56 companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of determinations
Noun
  • The consequences of this dissatisfaction is a drop in engagement, productivity and ultimately the company’s bottom line.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Such ideas have persisted in modern America, with dangerous consequences.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Use their on-the-ground perspective to inform strategic decisions.
    Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Continuous Learning Many modern robot systems operate by using AI to process sensor data and make decisions about how to act across a wide variety of items and scenarios.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decisions
Noun
  • In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Executives need to be able to assess how well the Corporate Explorer is advancing toward validating the assumptions on which the new venture is based.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of assumptions
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