AI glossary
What is embedding?
Short answer
A vector of numbers representing something (a word, image, user) so that similar things are close together.
For example
In a good embedding space, the vectors for "puppy" and "dog" sit close together while "puppy" and "invoice" sit far apart.
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Questions
What is embedding in simple terms?
A vector of numbers representing something (a word, image, user) so that similar things are close together.
What is an example of embedding?
In a good embedding space, the vectors for "puppy" and "dog" sit close together while "puppy" and "invoice" sit far apart.
Where can I learn about embedding for free?
AI in Bed explains it in the free lesson "Embeddings: meaning as maps" (Intermediate level, 5 minutes), with no sign-up.