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machine learning
/məˈʃiːn ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/
[/məˈʃiːn ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/]
computers learning from data
Advancednoun
Definition
A branch of AI in which computers improve at tasks by learning from data rather than fixed rules.
Example
Through machine learning, the app gradually learned to recognise each user's favourite kinds of music.
Through machine learning, the app gradually learned to recognise each user's favourite kinds of music.
Etymology
A compound term coined in 1959 by Arthur Samuel, combining 'machine' and 'learning'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often abbreviated 'ML'; powers recommendations, spam filters, and predictions.