Machine learning
Example: Machine learning improves predictions with more data
Definition
"Machine learning" is a field of computer science that focuses on developing algorithms and statistical models enabling computers to improve their performance on tasks through experience and data without being explicitly programmed. It helps in making accurate predictions and decisions by learning patterns from data.
Etymology
The term "machine learning" combines 'machine,' referring to a device capable of performing tasks, and 'learning,' which means acquiring knowledge or skills through experience. It emerged in the mid-20th century as researchers sought to create systems that could learn and adapt automatically. Did you know that its roots trace back to early artificial intelligence studies in the 1950s?
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"Machine learning" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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