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perplexity

/ˈpɜːrpleksɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does perplexity mean?

noun

A state of being puzzled or uncertain; a feeling of confusion or bewilderment. A measure of how well a model's predictions match the actual data.

Example

"The complexity of the problem left me in a state of perplexity, and I needed to take a break to clear my head."

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