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Backpropagation
BAK-prop-uh-gay-shun
/ˌbækprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Backpropagation
Dictionary meaning
The algorithm used to train neural networks by computing gradients of the loss function.
Examples
- Backpropagation calculates how each parameter contributed to the error.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on fourth syllable. Often shortened to 'backprop'.
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