Word
run inference
Definition
compound. to use a trained AI model to process new data and get a result, like a prediction or a translation.
compound. to execute a trained machine learning model on new input data to generate a prediction or output. This represents the operational phase of AI, distinct from the training phase.
Examples
“The app needs to run inference on your photo to identify the plant.”
“Once the neural network is fully trained, we can run inference on the live data stream to detect errors in real time.”
“Optimizing the hardware allows the system to run inference with significantly lower latency, which is critical for autonomous vehicle safety.”
Examples
simple
“The app needs to run inference on your photo to identify the plant.”
contextual
“Once the neural network is fully trained, we can run inference on the live data stream to detect errors in real time.”
complex
“Optimizing the hardware allows the system to run inference with significantly lower latency, which is critical for autonomous vehicle safety.”
Usage
typically used in technical contexts involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Teaching tip
contrast this with 'training a model'; training is the learning phase, while 'running inference' is the application of that learning to new information.
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