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Algorithm

What does “Algorithm” mean?

Algorithm: A precise, step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task. In machine learning, the learning algorithm is the procedure that adjusts a model using data; the model is what that procedure produces.

Algorithm visual guide: A precise, step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task. In machine learning, the learning algorithm is the procedure that adjusts a model using data; the model is what that procedure produces.
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What is an example of “Algorithm”?

A recipe is an everyday algorithm; gradient descent is a common algorithm used to train neural networks.

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