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regularisation

/ˌrɛdʒ.ʊ.ˈlɑɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does regularisation mean?

noun

The process of making something regular or more regular, especially in a mathematical or statistical sense. In computing, the process of adding a term to a cost function to prevent overfitting.

Example

"The use of regularisation in machine learning helped to prevent overfitting and improve the model's generalisation to new data."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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