generalization ability
[/ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃən əˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: generalization abilities
capacidade de generalização
1. The capability to apply knowledge, skills, or patterns learned from specific examples to new, unseen situations or contexts
The model's generalization ability allows it to perform well on data it has never encountered before.
A capacidade de generalização do modelo permite que ele tenha um bom desempenho em dados que nunca havia visto antes.
2. In cognitive psychology, the ability of humans or animals to extend learned behaviors or concepts to novel situations
A child's generalization ability improves as they develop cognitively.
A capacidade de generalização de uma criança melhora conforme ela se desenvolve cognitivamente.
3. In machine learning, the capacity of a model to make accurate predictions on new data beyond its training set
Poor generalization ability often indicates overfitting in neural networks.
Uma fraca capacidade de generalização frequentemente indica sobreajuste em redes neurais.
This term is predominantly used in academic, machine learning, and cognitive science contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's particularly prominent in technology sectors and universities. The concept is fundamental to discussions about artificial intelligence, education, and behavioral psychology in both cultures.
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