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classifier

[ ˈklasɪˌfaɪər ]

Noun

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machine learning

A classifier is a model used in machine learning to categorize or label input data into different classes or categories. It analyzes patterns in the input data and assigns a class or label to new data based on these patterns.

Synonyms

categorizer, labeler, predictor.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
classifier	Used widely in machine learning and statistics, a classifier is a model that categorizes data into particular classes. It is employed in fields like spam detection, image recognition, and medical diagnoses. The classifier was highly accurate in detecting spam emails The machine learning classifier is used to sort images into categories
categorizer	This term generally refers to any tool or process that sorts data into predefined categories. It can be used in various contexts such as organizing digital libraries, product inventories, or survey responses. The automatic categorizer helps librarians manage the digital archives The survey responses were sorted quickly with a categorizer tool
labeler	A labeler is typically used for the process of tagging or annotating data, which is crucial in supervised learning for training data sets. It is also used in literal labeling tasks like product packaging. The annotators used a labeler to tag the images correctly for the AI model The factory employed a labeler to affix labels on products
predictor	This term is used for models or systems that make forecasts or predictions based on input data. Predictors are key in fields like weather forecasting, stock market analysis, and personalized recommendations. The weather predictor accurately forecasted the storm The stock market predictor helped investors make informed decisions

Examples of usage

The classifier predicted that the image contains a cat.
The spam filter uses a classifier to determine if an email is spam or not.

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grammar

In grammar, a classifier is a word or morpheme used to indicate the type of reference being made. It can specify the shape, size, or type of the noun it accompanies.

Synonyms

counter, quantifier.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
classifier	Used in linguistics to refer to a word or affix used to classify a noun according to its meaning. In Mandarin Chinese, the classifier 'ge' is used with general objects. Classifiers in Thai are essential for counting and describing nouns.
counter	Used to count objects or actions. Often seen in phrases like 'steps counter,' 'money counter,' or 'counter of time.' He used a counter to keep track of the number of steps he walked. The cashier used a money counter to quickly count the bills.
quantifier	Used in grammar to describe words that indicate the quantity of a noun, such as 'some,' 'many,' 'few.' 'Many' is a quantifier that indicates a large number of items. She used the quantifier 'few' to describe the small number of apples left.

Word

Description / Examples

classifier

Used in linguistics to refer to a word or affix used to classify a noun according to its meaning.

In Mandarin Chinese, the classifier 'ge' is used with general objects.
Classifiers in Thai are essential for counting and describing nouns.

counter

Used to count objects or actions. Often seen in phrases like 'steps counter,' 'money counter,' or 'counter of time.'

He used a counter to keep track of the number of steps he walked.
The cashier used a money counter to quickly count the bills.

quantifier

Used in grammar to describe words that indicate the quantity of a noun, such as 'some,' 'many,' 'few.'

'Many' is a quantifier that indicates a large number of items.
She used the quantifier 'few' to describe the small number of apples left.

Examples of usage

In Chinese, classifiers are used to count nouns.
The classifier 'piece' is used in English to count objects like cake or paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "classifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 classificador

🇮🇳 वर्गीकर्ता

🇩🇪 Klassifikator

🇮🇩 pengelompok

🇺🇦 класифікатор

🇵🇱 klasyfikator

🇯🇵 分類器 (ぶんるいき)

🇫🇷 classificateur

🇪🇸 clasificador

🇹🇷 sınıflandırıcı

🇰🇷 분류기 (bunryugi)

🇸🇦 مصنف

🇨🇿 klasifikátor

🇸🇰 klasifikátor

🇨🇳 分类器 (fēnlèi qì)

🇸🇮 klasifikator

🇮🇸 flokkunarkerfi

🇰🇿 жіктегіш

🇬🇪 კლასიფიკატორი

🇦🇿 sınıflandırıcı

🇲🇽 clasificador

Etymology

The word 'classifier' originates from the Latin word 'classis', which means 'a division of the people, or a class'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century, initially used in a social context to refer to different classes of people. Over time, the term evolved to be used in various fields, including linguistics and machine learning.