stemming algorithm meaning

UK US /ˈstɛmɪŋ ˈælɡərɪðəm/ 6 syllables

stemming algorithm (noun): an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem.

Definition of stemming algorithm

  1. an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem

    Synonyms: stemmer

    Type of: algorithm

How to pronounce stemming algorithm

stemming algorithm is pronounced /ˈstɛmɪŋ ˈælɡərɪðəm/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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