markov

/ˈmɑrkɒf/

Definitions

1. noun

A model for generating random sequences, often used in natural language processing and machine learning to simulate human-like text generation

“The AI system used a Markov chain to create a realistic fictional story.”

2. proper noun

A reference to the Russian mathematician Andrey Markov, who is famous for his work on probability theory and Markov chains

“The researchers studied the work of Markov on Markov processes.”

3. adjective

Related to or characteristic of Markov chains, especially in relation to randomness or unpredictability

“The Markov process was used to model the behavior of the financial market.”

Synonyms

  • probabilistic
  • random
  • stochastic

Antonyms

  • deterministic
  • predictable