neural network

neural network (plural neural networks)

1. (artificial intelligence) A real or virtual computer system designed to emulate the brain in its ability to "learn" to assess imprecise data.
   • 2019 February 3, “UN Study: China, US, Japan Lead World AI Development”, in Voice of America‎, archived from the original on 7 February 2019:

     A neural network is a computer system built to simulate, or act like, the human brain.

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2. (anatomy) Any network of neurons etc., that function together to achieve a common purpose.

• neural net

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• artificial neural network
• simulated neural network