hidden states

[/ˈhɪdn̩ steɪts/]
nounpl: hidden states
estados ocultos
1. In machine learning and neural networks, internal representations or variables in a model that are not directly observable but influence the model's output and behavior
The LSTM network uses hidden states to maintain information across sequential inputs.
A rede neural LSTM usa estados ocultos para manter informações entre entradas sequenciais.
2. In Hidden Markov Models, unobservable states that generate observable outputs through probabilistic transitions
The hidden states in the weather model determine whether it will rain or be sunny tomorrow.
Os estados ocultos no modelo climático determinam se choverá ou fará sol amanhã.
3. Latent or concealed conditions or situations that are not immediately apparent but affect outcomes
Understanding the hidden states of the system is crucial for making accurate predictions.
Compreender os estados ocultos do sistema é crucial para fazer previsões precisas.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning fields. It gained prominence with the rise of deep learning and neural networks in the 2010s. The term is used consistently across English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions, particularly in academic and industry settings. In Brazil, the term is widely recognized in tech hubs like São Paulo and among AI researchers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
latent stateslatent variablesinternal stateshidden variablesconcealed states
Antonyms / Antônimos
observable statesvisible statesexplicit statesmanifest states

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estados ocultos
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
estados ocultos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also may use 'estados latentes' interchangeably
Technical English (International)
hidden states / latent states
Both terms are equally accepted in machine learning literature

Related Words

Hidden Markov Modelrecurrent neural networksLSTMstate representationlatent spaceinferenceencoder-decoder

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
what lies beneath
the tip of the iceberg
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