loss function

noun

A function which expresses numerically the loss produced by a decision or other event.

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cost function
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Meanings

nounloss function (plural loss functions)

plural loss functions

  1. mathematicsA function which expresses numerically the loss produced by a decision or other event.

    Synonyms: cost function

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA function which expresses numerically the loss produced by a decision or other event.

Similar
cost function

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 損失函數 /损失函数
  • 損失函數 /损失函数function which expresses numerically the loss produced by a decision or other event
Polish funkcja straty
  • funkcja stratyfunction which expresses numerically the loss produced by a decision or other event
Swedish förlustfunktion
  • förlustfunktionfunction which expresses numerically the loss produced by a decision or other event
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APA

loss function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loss%20function

MLA

“loss function.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loss%20function. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “loss function,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loss%20function.

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