Learning algorithm Machine Learning
noun phrase
Definition: A set of computational procedures used to detect patterns in data and fit a model for tasks such as prediction, classification, or decision-making [Bakanach 2023/2024].
Example in context: “As an intuitive example, we can imagine a learning algorithm whose goal is to predict the weather—in this case limited to sunny (S) or rainy (R)—based on the weather on previous days.” [Stenseke 2024]
Related terms: training algorithm; optimization algorithm; learner (context-dependent)