seed initialization

[siːd ˌɪnɪʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: seed initializations
inicialização de sementes
1. The process of setting an initial value (seed) for a random number generator to ensure reproducible results or control the sequence of pseudo-random numbers
Seed initialization is crucial for reproducible machine learning experiments.
A inicialização de sementes é crucial para experimentos de aprendizado de máquina reproduzíveis.
2. In programming and computer science, the assignment of a starting value to a random or pseudo-random process
The seed initialization determines the sequence of random values generated by the algorithm.
A inicialização de sementes determina a sequência de valores aleatórios gerados pelo algoritmo.
3. The setup process for establishing initial conditions in neural networks or statistical models
Proper seed initialization prevents training instability in deep learning models.
A inicialização adequada de sementes previne instabilidade no treinamento de modelos de aprendizado profundo.
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in software development, data science, and machine learning communities. The term is consistent across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities, and Brazilian tech professionals often use the English term 'seed' even in Portuguese contexts due to its prevalence in documentation and international collaboration.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
random seed initializationseed settingrandom state initializationinitialization seed
Antonyms / Antônimos
random initializationunseeded randomization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
inicialização de sementes
Standard technical term used in computer science and data science contexts
Portugal
inicialização de sementes
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical Communities (Brazil/Portugal)
inicialização da seed
Often uses the English term 'seed' with Portuguese verb forms in informal technical discussions

Related Words

random number generatorpseudo-randomreproducibilityparameter initializationneural network initializationrandom state

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the seed
seed the random number generator
initialize with a seed
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