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

The company had also been using machine learning for match and promotion planning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Ambedkar Dukkipati, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at IISc, also contributed to the machine learning models.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

In that proof of concept study, researchers analyzed walking data from 10 healthy adults and demonstrated that a machine learning system could track changes in estimated knee forces across different walking patterns.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Interdisciplinary programs will integrate artificial intelligence, computing, and machine learning alongside CMU’s humanities, fine arts and design disciplines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

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

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