# hyperparameter

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hyperparameter
Updated: 2026-09-18

## Definition

A setting you choose before training an AI, instead of something the AI learns on its own.

For teachers: A configuration value set prior to training, as distinct from parameters learned directly from the training data.

## Examples

- The researchers adjusted the learning-rate hyperparameter.
- Choosing the right hyperparameters can improve model performance.

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