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pattern recognition

American  

noun

Computers.

  1. the automated identification of shapes or forms or patterns of speech.

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For years, neuromorphic systems were mainly viewed as tools for pattern recognition or for speeding up artificial neural networks.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

My verbal and pattern recognition skills were off the charts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Better decisions, faster decisions, greater insight, better pattern recognition.

From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025

“Research has revealed that these neurotypes often come with distinct strengths, including exceptional pattern recognition, hyperfocus abilities, creative problem-solving, and innovative thinking.”

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2025

Predicting divorce, like tracking Morse Code operators, is pattern recognition.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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