Discriminator: meaning, definitions and examples

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discriminator

 

[ dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

machine learning

A discriminator is a type of neural network that is trained to distinguish between real and generated data.

Synonyms

classifier.

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discriminator

Often used in technical contexts, particularly in machine learning and artificial intelligence, to refer to a model that differentiates between different types of input data. It also has a negative connotation when referring to someone who discriminates against people based on race, gender, or other characteristics.

  • In our AI model, the discriminator is responsible for telling real images from fake ones.
  • Unfortunately, he was known as a discriminator in the workplace, treating employees differently based on their background.
classifier

Primarily used in technical settings, especially in machine learning and data science, to describe an algorithm that categorizes data into predefined classes.

  • We used a classifier to sort emails into spam and non-spam categories.
  • The classifier improved its accuracy after being trained with more data.

Examples of usage

  • The discriminator is a crucial component of the GAN architecture.
  • Its role is to provide feedback to the generator based on the accuracy of its predictions.
Context #2 | Noun

society

A discriminator is a person or group that unfairly treats others differently based on characteristics such as race, gender, or religion.

Synonyms

biased individual, prejudiced person.

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discriminator

This term is often used in a more technical or formal context to describe someone or something that differentiates between people or things, often based on unjust criteria.

  • The company faced legal action for being a known discriminator against minority groups.
  • Their algorithm was criticized for acting as an unfair discriminator against women.
prejudiced person

This term is used in general or everyday language to describe someone with preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience. It can also carry a strong negative connotation.

  • Her comments revealed that she was a prejudiced person against people from different backgrounds.
  • He tried to hide his feelings, but his actions showed he was a deeply prejudiced person.
biased individual

This phrase is less formal and can be used in everyday conversation to describe someone whose decisions or opinions are unfairly influenced by personal prejudice.

  • Despite being a judge, he was known as a biased individual when it came to cases involving the wealthy.
  • She tried to be fair, but her reputation as a biased individual made others doubt her decisions.

Examples of usage

  • Discrimination based on skin color is a form of social injustice.
  • We must stand up against discriminators and promote equality.

Translations

Translations of the word "discriminator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discriminador

🇮🇳 विभेदक

🇩🇪 Diskriminator

🇮🇩 diskriminator

🇺🇦 дискримінатор

🇵🇱 dyskryminator

🇯🇵 識別器

🇫🇷 discriminateur

🇪🇸 discriminador

🇹🇷 ayrımcı

🇰🇷 차별자

🇸🇦 مميز

🇨🇿 diskriminátor

🇸🇰 diskriminátor

🇨🇳 鉴别器

🇸🇮 diskriminator

🇮🇸 aðgreinandi

🇰🇿 дискриминатор

🇬🇪 დისკრიმინატორი

🇦🇿 diskriminator

🇲🇽 discriminador

Etymology

The word 'discriminator' has its origins in the Latin word 'discriminare', which means 'to divide or distinguish'. Over time, the term has evolved to represent both a technical concept in machine learning and a social issue related to unfair treatment. The usage of 'discriminator' in the context of machine learning gained popularity in recent years with the rise of deep learning and artificial intelligence.

See also: discriminately, discriminating, discrimination, discriminative, discriminatorily, discriminatory, indiscriminateness.