temperature
/ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/
A parameter controlling randomness in AI outputs
temperature in a sentence
“Lower temperature produces more deterministic and focused responses.”
Origin of temperature
From Latin temperatura (a mingling, proper measure), from temperare (to mix, regulate)
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