1
: the act or experience of one that learns
a computer program that makes learning fun
2
: knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study
people of good education and considerable learning
3
: modification of a behavioral tendency by experience (such as exposure to conditioning)
4
: machine learning
Unsupervised learning, also known as unsupervised machine learning, uses machine learning algorithms to analyze and cluster unlabeled datasets. These algorithms discover hidden patterns or data groupings without the need for human intervention.—
IBM
IBMSupervised machine learning requires labeled data to adjust the parameters of the model during training. … But without quality training data, supervised learning models will end up making poor inferences.—Ben Dickson
Ben DicksonReinforcement machine learning trains machines through trial and error to take the best action by establishing a reward system. Reinforcement learning can train models to play games or train autonomous vehicles to drive by telling the machine when it made the right decisions, which helps it learn over time what actions it should take.—Sara Brown
Sara Browna learning system/model/algorithm
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Examples of learning in a Sentence
a computer program that makes learning fun
different methods of foreign language learning
The first year of college was a learning experience.
They were people of good education and considerable learning.
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Camps combine classic summer camp activities with independent learning and musical expertise.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
But the second half was a learning experience for the rookie as the Sky struggled to stay ahead of the Sun, who dominated the offensive boards to keep plays alive for second (and third) chances.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024
This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Blanton said the learning space is designed to prepare students by mirroring real-world nursing scenarios.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
But the second half was a learning experience for the rookie as the Sky struggled to stay ahead of the Sun, who dominated the offensive boards to keep plays alive for second (and third) chances.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024
This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Blanton said the learning space is designed to prepare students by mirroring real-world nursing scenarios.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
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“Learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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