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Inference

Using a trained model to produce a prediction or response from an input.

In everyday use

Your assistant generates an answer after receiving a question.

What to keep in mind

Producing an answer is different from training the model.

Also searched as: Model inference

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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