artificial intelligence
noun
Simple meaning
The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɑɹtəˈfɪʃəlɪnˈtɛlədʒəns
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Definition
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noun
computer science
The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively
computer science
The branch of computer science dealing with the reproduction or mimicking of human-level intelligence, self-awareness, knowledge, conscience, and thought in computer programs.
Intelligence exhibited by an artificial (nonnatural, humanmade) entity.
The essential quality of a machine which thinks in a manner similar to or on the same general level as a real human being.
computing
A computer system or software package which is artificially intelligent.
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This meaning: Intelligence exhibited by an artificial (nonnatural, humanmade) entity.
Used this way, artificial intelligence is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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