Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningL03
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Vocabulary Lab

High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to artificial intelligence & machine learning.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

paradigm shift //

/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/n
Definition:a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
Traducción:cambio de paradigma
Example:The integration of generative models represents a paradigm shift in how we approach creative writing.
Collocation:a fundamental paradigm shift
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  • empirical //

    /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adj
    Definition:based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory.
    Traducción:empírico
    Example:Researchers must provide empirical evidence to prove that the algorithm is unbiased.
    Collocation:empirical evidence
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  • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
    Definition:present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
    Example:By 2026, AI-driven personal assistants will become ubiquitous in modern households.
    Collocation:become ubiquitous
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  • elucidate //

    /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/v
    Definition:to make something clear; to explain.
    Traducción:dilucidar / aclarar
    Example:The new white paper aims to elucidate the complex decision-making processes of neural networks.
    Collocation:elucidate the reasons
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  • inherent //

    /ɪnˈhɪərənt/adj
    Definition:existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
    Traducción:inherente
    Example:There are inherent risks in delegating critical infrastructure control to automated systems.
    Collocation:inherent risks
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  • unprecedented //

    /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adj
    Definition:never done or known before.
    Traducción:sin precedentes
    Example:The speed of AI development has reached an unprecedented pace in the last decade.
    Collocation:unprecedented growth
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  • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:Strict regulatory frameworks are necessary to mitigate the potential for algorithmic bias.
    Collocation:mitigate the risks
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  • scrutinise //

    /ˈskruːtənaɪz/v
    Definition:to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
    Traducción:escrutar / examinar minuciosamente
    Example:Ethicists continue to scrutinise the impact of deepfakes on democratic processes.
    Collocation:scrutinise the data
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  • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adj
    Definition:innovative technology that creates a new market and value network, displacing established firms.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:Disruptive technologies often force traditional industries to reinvent themselves entirely.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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  • augment //

    /ɔːɡˈment/v
    Definition:to make something greater by adding to it; in tech, to enhance human capability.
    Traducción:aumentar / potenciar
    Example:The goal is not to replace humans but to augment our cognitive abilities through AI.
    Collocation:augment human intelligence
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  • scalability //

    /ˌskeɪləˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the capacity to be changed in size or scale to meet growing demands.
    Traducción:escalabilidad
    Example:The scalability of the cloud infrastructure is vital for training large-scale language models.
    Collocation:ensure scalability
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  • streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:to make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:Companies are using automation to streamline their supply chain management.
    Collocation:streamline processes
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  • leverage //

    /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/v
    Definition:to use something to maximum advantage.
    Traducción:aprovechar / potenciar
    Example:We must leverage big data to gain a competitive edge in the global market.
    Collocation:leverage resources
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  • bottleneck //

    /ˈbɒtlneks/n
    Definition:a situation that causes delay in a process or system.
    Traducción:cuello de botella
    Example:Data processing speed remains a significant bottleneck in real-time AI applications.
    Collocation:create a bottleneck
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  • implementation //

    /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:the process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The successful implementation of the AI strategy requires cross-departmental cooperation.
    Collocation:successful implementation
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  • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The board is currently assessing the feasibility of an automated customer service model.
    Collocation:feasibility study
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  • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
    Example:A comprehensive audit of the algorithm is required to ensure transparency.
    Collocation:comprehensive analysis
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  • robust //

    /rəʊˈbʌst/adj
    Definition:strong and unlikely to break or fail; in tech, able to handle errors.
    Traducción:robusto
    Example:We need to develop more robust models that can handle noisy data sets.
    Collocation:robust system
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  • oversight //

    /ˈəvəsaɪt/n
    Definition:the action of overseeing something; supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión
    Example:Governmental oversight is crucial to prevent the misuse of facial recognition technology.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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  • accountability //

    /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
    Traducción:rendición de cuentas / responsabilidad
    Example:Ensuring accountability in automated decisions is one of the greatest legal challenges of our time.
    Collocation:ensure accountability
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  • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə/n
    Definition:a person or thing that significantly alters the existing situation.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:Quantum computing could be a total game-changer for machine learning training speeds.
    Collocation:a real game-changer
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  • cutting-edge //

    /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adj
    Definition:at the latest or most advanced stage of development.
    Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
    Example:The lab is working with cutting-edge technology to simulate human consciousness.
    Collocation:cutting-edge technology
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  • hype //

    /haɪp/n
    Definition:intensive or exaggerated publicity or promotion.
    Traducción:bombo publicitario / exageración
    Example:It is important to distinguish between actual technological progress and mere marketing hype.
    Collocation:media hype
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  • black box //

    /ˌblæk ˈbɒks/n
    Definition:a system where the internal workings are unknown or opaque.
    Traducción:caja negra
    Example:The 'black box' nature of deep learning makes it difficult to explain how specific conclusions are reached.
    Collocation:black box algorithm
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  • hallucinate //

    /həˈluːsɪneɪt/v
    Definition:when an AI generates false or nonsensical information confidently.
    Traducción:alucinar (en contexto de IA)
    Example:Users must fact-check AI outputs, as models can sometimes hallucinate convincing but false data.
    Collocation:tendency to hallucinate
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  • seamless //

    /ˈsiːmləs/adj
    Definition:smooth and without gaps; making transitions easy.
    Traducción:fluido / sin interrupciones
    Example:The goal is to achieve a seamless integration between human intuition and machine logic.
    Collocation:seamless integration
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  • hype train // (n (informal))

    /haɪp treɪn/formal
    Definition:a period of intense excitement or exaggerated interest in a new trend.
    Traducción:ola de entusiasmo exagerado
    Example:Many investors jumped on the AI hype train without understanding the underlying tech.
    Collocation:ride the hype train
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  • tinker with // (v (phrasal))

    /ˈtɪŋkə wɪð/
    Definition:to attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way.
    Traducción:trastear / hacer pequeños ajustes
    Example:Engineers are constantly tinkering with the parameters to fine-tune the model's performance.
    Collocation:tinker with settings
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  • game plan //

    /ˈɡeɪm plæn/n
    Definition:a strategy worked out in advance.
    Traducción:plan de acción / estrategia
    Example:Our company's game plan involves pivoting entirely towards AI-driven solutions by 2027.
    Collocation:develop a game plan
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  • mind-blowing //

    /ˌmaɪnd ˈbləʊɪŋ/adj
    Definition:extremely impressive or surprising.
    Traducción:alucinante / asombroso
    Example:The ability of these models to generate photorealistic video is absolutely mind-blowing.
    Collocation:mind-blowing results
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