# natural language processing

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/natural-language-processing
Updated: 2026-09-18

## Definition

Technology that helps computers read, understand, and produce human language.

For teachers: A field of AI concerned with enabling computers to analyze, understand, and generate human language.

## Examples

- Natural language processing is used to analyze customer reviews.
- Natural language processing allows computers to work with large collections of text.

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