Neural Network
[/ˈnjʊərəl ˈnetwɜːk/]
Definitions
A computational model loosely inspired by biological neurons, consisting of interconnected layers of mathematical functions (nodes) that transform input data into output predictions. Neural networks learn by adjusting the weights of connections through exposure to training data.
“The neural network learned to recognize handwritten digits with over 99% accuracy.”
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