"type inference" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: type inferences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} type inference (countable and uncountable, plural type inferences)
  1. (software) The automatic deduction of the type of an expression in a programming language. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Software Hyponyms: inference Translations (Translations): Typinferenz [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-type_inference-en-noun-buhCw-xT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Inflected forms

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