Prediction and Inference
In the context of the Machine Learning Modeling Process, the term Prediction is often used interchangeably with the term Inference to refer to the output of a trained model based on model input data.
Nuance Differences Between the Terms
There are some nuanced differences between the terms that may or may not apply to the task at hand.
Confidence Levels and Intervals
Predictions/Inferences are often accompanied by Confidence Levels/Intervals that indicate degrees of certainty.