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LLM

American  

abbreviation

Computers.
  1. large language model: a type of machine learning algorithm trained on extremely large data sets of existing language and designed to generate new, naturalistic responses to prompts.


LLM British  

abbreviation

  1. Master of Laws

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Etymology

Origin of LLM

Latin: Legum Magister

Example Sentences

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LLMs influence b-to-b buyer research, requiring executive activity on LinkedIn and press releases designed for LLM pickup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

To quote Mr. Berg again, “An LLM is trained on the sum of human written knowledge.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

An LLM analyses vast quantities of text and data that already exists on the internet, and uses it to learn patterns in how ideas are expressed.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

They extend LLM capabilities by incorporating vision and physical movement.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Both of those AI powerhouses need hyperscalers like Microsoft to power their large language models, and Microsoft benefits from having the LLM as part of its offerings to customers, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026