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Clustering

[ˈklʌstərɪŋ]
Machine Learning
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Definition

Grouping similar data points without predefined labels.

Detailed Explanation

Clustering is an unsupervised learning technique that organizes data into clusters based on similarity. It helps in discovering intrinsic groupings in data allowing for pattern recognition and data segmentation.

Use Cases

Market segmentation (grouping customers) image segmentation social network analysis anomaly detection document classification.

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