noun

neural network

a computing system inspired by the brain's structure

In Technology & Computing

In more detail

a computer system designed to learn from data by processing information through interconnected layers of artificial

Examples

Neural networks are used in artificial intelligence to recognize faces and translate languages.
The neural network improved its accuracy as it processed more training data.

How to use neural network

Neural network is a technical term used primarily in computer science and artificial intelligence contexts to describe computational models inspired by biological neural systems. It is used both in academic research and in industry applications, typically when discussing machine learning systems that learn from data through weighted connections.

Common phrases

train a neural network
neural network architecture
convolutional neural network
recurrent neural network
neural network performance

Synonyms

deep learning model · artificial neural network · connectionist system · machine learning model

Word family

neural · network · neuron

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use neural network as if it were singular even when referring to multiple distinct models, or conflate it with the broader term 'artificial intelligence' without recognizing that neural networks are one specific approach within AI.

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