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

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machine learning

Rapid improvements in artificial intelligence, what’s more, have encouraged companies to see if they can replace some jobs with machine learning or automation.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

For example, there’s a tool called Concern that uses machine learning to look for potentially troublesome patterns in the hospital’s electronic health record.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

"In one of the experiments we present, a machine learning model predicts the tearing mode about 200 milliseconds in advance, so the plasma can be changed to avoid it in the first place."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

Experts in training models, machine learning and engineering, they are some of the most prized AI employees in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

In late August, Apple announced a rare layoff of nearly 150 employees in machine learning and software engineering departments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

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