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Abstention

What does “Abstention” mean?

Abstention: A model or application choosing to withhold a decision when evidence or confidence is insufficient.

Abstention visual guide: A model or application choosing to withhold a decision when evidence or confidence is insufficient.
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What is an example of “Abstention”?

A document system asks for a clearer scan instead of guessing an account number.

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