loss function
ˈlɑːs ˈfʌŋkʃn̩
Definition

Definition of loss function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
machine learningTECH.function measuring prediction error to guide model trainingTECH.
  • We minimized the loss function to improve image classification accuracy.
objective function
2.
mathematicsTECH.function that gives a numerical cost to each decision or outcomeTECH.
  • The loss function assigns higher cost to wrong medical diagnoses.
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Expressions with loss

dead lossn.
something or someone completely useless or unsuccessful
His attempt to fix the car was a dead loss; it still would not start.
loss leadern.
product sold at a loss to attract customers
The store offered a television as a loss leader during the holiday sale.
paper lossn.
decrease in value that has not been realized
The property market dip caused a paper loss for homeowners.
it's your lossexp.
missing out on something good by refusing or ignoring
If you don't want to come, it's your loss.
cut a lossv.
stop an activity to prevent more loss
She decided to cut her losses and sell the stock.
at a lossadv.
unable to understand or explain
He was at a loss to explain the missing funds.

Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
social functionn.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
bodily functionn.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.
work functionn.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
judicial functionn.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
staff functionn.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.
cease to functionv.
stop working or operating as expected
During the storm, several traffic lights ceased to function.

Terms related to loss function

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functionalfunctionalismfunctionalistfunctionalityfunctionallyloseloserlossymalfunctionaccuracybackpropagationconvergence

Terms with loss function included in their meaning

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stroken.
medical
sudden loss of brain function
have a strokev.
medical
experience a sudden loss of brain function
shock resistancen.
technology
ability to withstand impacts without damage or loss of function
brain-deadadj.
medical
having an irreversible loss of brain function
electrical failuren.
technology
specific fault in a circuit or component causing loss of correct function
sudden cardiac deathn.
medical
unexpected death caused by a sudden loss of normal heart function
atrophyn.
body health
loss of body part function or mass from disease or poor nutrition
acute kidney failuren.
medical
sudden loss of kidney function due to trauma or infection

Examples of loss function in a sentence

  • The model’s performance worsened when we changed the loss function.
  • We adjusted the loss function to penalize false negatives more heavily.
  • Choosing an appropriate loss function is crucial for robust model training.

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  1. French:fonction de perte, ...
  2. German:Verlustfunktion, ...
  3. Italian:funzione di perdita, ...
  4. Spanish:función de pérdida, función de error, ...
  5. Portuguese:função de perda, função de custo, ...
  6. Chinese:损失函数, ...
  7. Japanese:損失関数, ロスの関数, ...
  8. Arabic:دالَّةُ الخَسارَة, دالَّةُ الفِقْدان, ...
  9. Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיַּת עֲלוּת, ...
  10. Russian:функция потерь, функция штрафа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функція втрат, функція похибки, ...
  12. Hindi:हानि फलन, लॉस फंक्शन, ...

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