knowledge base
Americannoun
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the accumulated knowledge a person has available to draw and build on.
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Computers. an extensive database used by computer software, especially artificial intelligence systems.
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The knowledge base is comprehensive with detailed setup guides, troubleshooting articles, and FAQ sections.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2025
Whoever is in charge of closing the classroom door for an hour of valuable instruction ought to possess a solid knowledge base and be a critical thinker, not an AI “frequent flier.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
One of the threats is memory poisoning, where an attacker interferes with the agent's knowledge base to change its decision making and actions.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2025
How do you balance that vast knowledge base in the novel with the demands of a fast-paced thriller?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2025
It was the printing press that established a common knowledge base against which these discoveries could be measured.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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