machine learning

American  

[muh-sheen lur-ning] / məˈʃin ˌlɜr nɪŋ /

noun

Computers, Digital Technology.

1. the capacity of a computer to process and evaluate data beyond programmed algorithms, through contextualized inference (often used attributively).

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machine learning British  

noun

1. a branch of artificial intelligence in which a computer generates rules underlying or based on raw data that has been fed into it

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Etymology

Origin of machine learning

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The machine learning model was developed by Mr, Milit Patel, the study's first author.

From Science Daily

"We chose to use machine learning models because they allow us to generate estimates - and related predictions - specific to each country. We are, of course, aware of the limitations of population level data but hope these findings can guide cancer system planning globally."

From Science Daily

Researchers have developed an AI-based system that uses machine learning to detect fire in video feeds.

From BBC

Dating apps have long used machine learning to make informed guesses about which individuals might be most compatible.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that the platform has “a very large audience and inventory opportunity, attractive demographics, high-impact ad formats, and market-leading machine learning technology.”

From Barron's

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