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Lesk algorithm

Lesk algorithm proper noun: a classical algorithm that disambiguates word senses by comparing dictionary definitions of an ambiguous word with its surrounding context.

Proper noun

the Lesk algorithm

  1. A classical algorithm that disambiguates word senses by comparing dictionary definitions of an ambiguous word with its surrounding context.

Origin of Lesk algorithm

Named after American computer scientist Mike Lesk (1945–).

Questions about Lesk algorithm

What does Lesk algorithm mean?
Lesk algorithm means a classical algorithm that disambiguates word senses by comparing dictionary definitions of an ambiguous word with its surrounding context.
What part of speech is Lesk algorithm?
Lesk algorithm is a proper noun.

Words near Lesk algorithm in the dictionary

  1. Lesja
  2. Lesjaskog
  3. Lesjaskogsvatnet
  4. Lesjaverk
  5. lesk
  6. Lesk algorithm
  7. Leske
  8. Leskin
  9. Leskins
  10. Lesko
  11. Leskos

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