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Overfitting

OH-ver-fit-ing

/ˈoʊvərˌfɪtɪŋ/

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Overfitting

Dictionary meaning

When a model learns training data too well, including noise, reducing generalization.

Examples

  • Overfitting is detected when validation error is much higher than training error.

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Four syllables. Stress on first syllable.

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