lesk algorithm

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What does lesk algorithm mean?

A classical algorithm that disambiguates word senses by comparing dictionary definitions of an ambiguous word with its surrounding context.

Where does lesk algorithm come from?

Named after American computer scientist Mike Lesk (1945–).

How to pronounce lesk algorithm

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