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deep learning
/diːp ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/
[/diːp ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/]
layered neural learning
Advancednoun
Definition
A type of machine learning that uses many layers of artificial neural networks to learn complex patterns.
Example
Deep learning allows software to recognise faces in photos with remarkable speed and accuracy.
Deep learning allows software to recognise faces in photos with remarkable speed and accuracy.
Etymology
Combining 'deep' (referring to many layers) and 'learning', popularised in the 2000s and 2010s.
How & Where It’s Used
Behind modern image recognition, speech tools, and language models.