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machine learning

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate

n. a type of artificial intelligence where computers learn to do tasks by looking at data. Instead of following strict rules, the system improves itself over time through experience.

n. a branch of artificial intelligence focused on developing algorithms that enable computers to learn from data and improve their predictive performance without explicit programming.


SIMPLE

The app uses machine learning to recommend songs you might like.

CONTEXTUAL

By applying machine learning to thousands of medical scans, the software can now detect early signs of disease faster than a human doctor.

COMPLEX

While traditional programming relies on explicit instructions, machine learning allows systems to identify complex patterns within massive datasets, continuously refining their predictive models.

Usage

Frequently functions attributively as a noun adjunct to modify terms like 'model', 'algorithm', or 'engineer'.

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