inference engine

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

The part of an expert system or AI program that applies logical rules to known facts in order to draw new conclusions.

"The inference engine combined the patient's symptoms with medical rules to suggest a likely diagnosis."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ combined the patient's symptoms with medical rules to suggest a likely diagnosis."

Answer: inference engine

In your own words, what does "inference engine" mean?

The part of an expert system or AI program that applies logical rules to known facts in order to draw new conclusions.