Quick definition · 2 min AI term
Embedding
An embedding turns text (or images) into a list of numbers that captures meaning, so a computer can compare ideas.
Think of it like
Like giving every sentence GPS coordinates of meaning. Similar ideas land close together; unrelated ones land far apart.
Example
“dog” and “puppy” get embeddings that sit near each other; “dog” and “tax form” sit far apart.
Why it matters
Embeddings are how AI search, recommendations, and “chat with your documents” actually work under the hood.
Where you’ll see it
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