Data Science Glossary

verb to bring or gather together in one place or group

• The data collected from the survey will be analyzed for patterns and trends.
• I collected some cool stickers from the event last night.
• I collected some serious cash playing poker with my friends.
• Over the years, she has collected a wealth of knowledge and experience in her field.

verb to make or become flat or flatter

• The architect proposed to flatten the uneven terrain before constructing the new building.
• I need to flatten out this dough before I can start cutting out the cookies.
• Let's flatten this competition and show them who's boss!
• Her harsh words seemed to flatten his spirits.

noun a duplicate or copy of something

• The scientist conducted a replication study to verify the results of the original experiment.
• They did the experiment again to make sure it wasn't a fluke.
• They ran the test a second time just to double-check.
• The artist's replication of the famous painting was so accurate, it was hard to tell them apart.

noun a mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something

verb to make a mark or marks with or as if with a pointed instrument

• The detective was able to trace the suspect's movements through the city using CCTV footage.
• I can't trace my keys anywhere, have you seen them?
• I tried to trace the call, but the signal was too weak.
• The artist's brush left a delicate trace of color on the canvas.

verb to confirm or prove the accuracy or validity of something

• It is important to validate the accuracy of the data before making any conclusions.
• Make sure to validate your parking ticket before leaving the garage.
• I need to validate my feelings before I can move on.
• Her success in the competition helped validate all her hard work and dedication.

noun a person or thing that optimizes, such as a software program that improves the performance or efficiency of a system

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• The optimizer algorithm was able to significantly improve the efficiency of the program.
• I heard the optimizer tool can really speed up your computer.
• Using the optimizer app is like giving your device a turbo boost.
• She was like an optimizer for our team, always finding ways to streamline our processes.

noun a digital asset or cryptocurrency

adjective relating to the digital asset XAI

• Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) is a critical component in ensuring transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.
• I find it fascinating how XAI can help us understand why AI systems make certain decisions.
• XAI is like the AI that explains itself, pretty cool, right?
• In a world full of complex AI systems, XAI acts as a guiding light, illuminating the inner workings of algorithms.

noun a process in which a computer program learns from data to improve its performance on a specific task

• Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn from data.
• I'm learning about machine learning in my computer science class.
• I heard that machine learning is like teaching computers to think for themselves.
• In the world of technology, machine learning is like giving computers the ability to learn and adapt on their own.

verb Accumulating is a verb form that indicates the action of gathering or collecting something over time.

• The company is accumulating data from various sources for their research project.
• I've been accumulating a lot of clothes in my closet that I never wear.
• I've been hoarding snacks and accumulating quite the stash in my room.
• Her lies were accumulating like a mountain, becoming harder to ignore.