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adversarial

 

[ ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

machine learning

In the context of machine learning, adversarial refers to a type of attack where an adversary tries to manipulate the model by providing carefully crafted input data. Adversarial attacks are used to test the robustness of machine learning models against malicious inputs.

Synonyms

antagonistic, hostile, opposing

Examples of usage

  • The researchers conducted experiments to analyze the vulnerability of the model to adversarial attacks.
  • Adversarial examples are crafted to deceive machine learning algorithms.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

In a legal context, an adversarial is a system of justice where two opposing parties present their cases before a neutral judge or jury. The adversarial system is common in common law countries.

Synonyms

contender, opponent, rival

Examples of usage

  • The adversarial system allows for a fair trial where both sides can present evidence.
  • The adversarial nature of the legal system promotes a rigorous examination of the facts.

Translations

Translations of the word "adversarial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adversário

🇮🇳 विरोधात्मक

🇩🇪 feindlich

🇮🇩 bersifat bermusuhan

🇺🇦 ворожий

🇵🇱 wrogi

🇯🇵 敵対的

🇫🇷 adversaire

🇪🇸 adversario

🇹🇷 düşmanca

🇰🇷 적대적인

🇸🇦 عدائي

🇨🇿 nepřátelský

🇸🇰 nepriateľský

🇨🇳 对抗的

🇸🇮 sovražen

🇮🇸 fjandsamlegur

🇰🇿 қарсы

🇬🇪 მტრული

🇦🇿 düşmən

🇲🇽 adversario

Etymology

The word 'adversarial' originates from the Latin word 'adversarius', which means 'opponent' or 'adversary'. The term has been used in various fields such as machine learning, law, and philosophy to describe situations involving opposition or conflict.

See also: adversaries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,238, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.