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Word

neural network

Definition

n. A computer system built to work a little like the brain, with many small connected parts that learn from examples.

n. A computing system inspired by the way networks of biological neurons process information, composed of interconnected layers of nodes.

Examples

“The neural network learned to recognize faces.”

“A neural network can identify patterns that are difficult for humans to see.”

Examples

simple

“The neural network learned to recognize faces.”

contextual

“A neural network can identify patterns that are difficult for humans to see.”

Etymology

neural from Greek neuron "nerve"; network from Old English net + weorc "work."

Original etymology written by .

Domain

Technology

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