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

Physicists have used a machine learning approach to reveal unexpected details about how particles interact in complex systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

The introduction of machine learning models in Tubi’s platform a decade ago enabled personalized recommendations for viewers—and, in turn, helped its advertisers target specific audiences, said Bidgoli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Just last September, the company launched TuneLab, a machine learning platform that allows external biotechs to access Lilly’s proprietary drug discovery models.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Using machine learning models, the researchers showed that only a few days of behavioral data from middle-aged fish were enough to estimate lifespan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, a California-based limited liability company that started two years ago, plans to develop a 950,000-square-foot facility in the county that’s designed for advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

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