forest
- noun
- /ˈfɔrɪst/
- Specialized
- To enhance performance, the forest model adjusted its approaches based on varying input features.
Examples
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Heuristic methods have been suggested for use in developing forest plans that have complex spatial relationships.
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I'm going to make this particular forest use a log N way B tree.
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The random starting scenario produced the single worst forest plan, as noted by the minimum objective function value.
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Several recent research publications have demonstrated improvements in the use of heuristic methods in forest planning.
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Disney's plan for a $35 million resort was approved by the Forest Service in 1969.
Academic text (2000) -
In machine learning, a random forest can effectively improve classification accuracy by combining multiple decision trees.
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The algorithm created a complex forest of decision trees to handle the data set's tricky patterns.
Synonyms
A set of computer models whose results are combined to make better predictions
Idioms
- Informal
To notice small important details while keeping the whole situation in mind
Compounds
A large area of tall trees near the equator that gets heavy rain and has many plants and animals
- Specialized
A group of plants, animals, and other living things that interact in a forest
An important AD 9 battle where Germanic tribes led by Arminius destroy Roman soldiers and stop Rome's advance into Germania
A forest in France where American and German soldiers fought in a large 1918 World War I battle
- Specialized
A young stage of a moth that lives in groups and eats leaves, leaving a flat web like a carpet
A national park in northeastern Arizona with many colorful tree logs turned to stone
How Complex
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Forest in machine learning is a simple picture: many decision trees together form a 'forest' that vote to give the final answer. So a forest model is a group of trees whose combined output helps make better predictions.