The mathematical term "regularization" has two main meanings, both associated with making a function more 'regular' or smooth.
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regularization — (Amer.) regjÉ™lÉ™rÉ™ zeɪʃn / jÊŠlÉ™raɪ z n. process of making regular; standardization, act of imposing a standard (also regularisation) … English contemporary dictionary
regularization — regularize UK US (UK alsog regularise) /ˈregjʊləraɪz/ verb [T] ► to change a system or a situation so that it is controlled by a set of official rules: »This agreement will help regularize trade between our two countries. »We need to regularize… … Financial and business terms
regularization — regularize (also regularise) ► VERB 1) make regular. 2) establish (a hitherto temporary or provisional arrangement) on an official or correct basis. DERIVATIVES regularization noun … English terms dictionary
Regularization (mathematics) — For other uses in related fields, see Regularization (disambiguation). In mathematics and statistics, particularly in the fields of machine learning and inverse problems, regularization involves introducing additional information in order to… … Wikipedia
Regularization (physics) — In physics, especially quantum field theory, regularization is a method of dealing with infinite, divergent, and non sensical expressions by introducing an auxiliary concept of a regulator (for example, the minimal distance epsilon in space which … Wikipedia
Regularization (linguistics) — In linguistics, regularization is a phenomenon in language acquisition and language development, whereby irregular forms in morphology, syntax, etc., are replaced by regular ones. Examples are gooses instead of geese in child speech and… … Wikipedia
regularization — noun see regularize … New Collegiate Dictionary
regularization — (ANNELIDA) Anatomical adjustments involved in reducing the asymmetry due to unilateral splitting of mesoblastic somites … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
regularization — See regularize. * * * … Universalium
regularization — noun The act of making regular, of regularizing … Wiktionary
