Discrete feature Machine Learning
noun phrase
Definition: A feature that takes values from a finite or countable set of distinct categories or levels [Google ML Glossary].
Example in context: “In order to execute the Web service category’s predicted breadth utilizing the wide learning model, every discrete feature in the Web service description documents was integrated.” [Sheeba et al. 2024]
Synonyms : categorical feature
Related terms: nominal feature, ordinal feature (specific subtype)