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Difference between inferencing and inferring

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adoannie
 
Reply Wed 31 Aug, 2005 05:12 pm
I'm working on comprehension strategies for readers and have come across both words. What's the distinction between them?
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Joeblow
 
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Reply Wed 31 Aug, 2005 05:40 pm
From Merriam-Webster

Main Entry: in·fer
Pronunciation: in-'f&r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): in·ferred; in·fer·ring


Main Entry: in·fer·ence
Pronunciation: 'in-f(&-)r&n(t)s, -f&rn(t)s
Function: noun

adoannie, I don't believe there is such a word as inferencing.
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