Word
AI
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. Stands for Artificial Intelligence. Computer systems or software that can do things that usually need human brainpower. You use this term when talking about machines that can learn, solve problems, or understand language.
n. Abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence. The simulation of human cognitive processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics.
Examples
“The new phone uses AI to make your photos look better.”
“Many companies now use AI to answer basic customer questions online, freeing up human workers for harder tasks.”
“While early AI struggled with basic pattern recognition, modern neural networks can generate highly convincing text and images, raising profound ethical questions about authorship and truth.”
Examples
simple
“The new phone uses AI to make your photos look better.”
contextual
“Many companies now use AI to answer basic customer questions online, freeing up human workers for harder tasks.”
complex
“While early AI struggled with basic pattern recognition, modern neural networks can generate highly convincing text and images, raising profound ethical questions about authorship and truth.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general field or technology; countable when referring to a specific model or system.
Real-World Examples
“SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Current and former OpenAI and Google DeepMind researchers warn companies are doing too little to protect the world against the potentially disastrous fallout of building self-improving AI systems that could outpace humans' ability to control them.” “OpenAI’s ChatGPT is still the best-known AI chatbot around, but with Google pushing Gemini, Microsoft building Copilot, and Apple adding its Intelligence to Siri, AI is probably going to be in the spotlight for a very long time.” “Big players, including Microsoft, with Copilot, Google, with Gemini, and OpenAI, with GPT-4o, are making AI chatbot technology previously restricted to test labs more accessible to the general public.” “The AI boom is built on the idea that bigger is better.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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