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neural network
/ˈnjʊə.rəl ˈnɛt.wɜːk/
[/ˈnjʊə.rəl ˈnɛt.wɜːk/]
brain-inspired computing model
Advancednoun
Definition
A computing system loosely modelled on the brain, used to recognise patterns and make predictions.
Example
The neural network was trained on thousands of images before it could identify animals correctly.
The neural network was trained on thousands of images before it could identify animals correctly.
Etymology
Combining 'neural' (from Greek 'neuron', nerve) and 'network', from computing research in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
The core technology behind deep learning and many AI systems.