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Encoder Function in Machine Learning
An encoder, represented as in the formula, is a component of a model that transforms raw input data into a dense, lower-dimensional feature vector, often called an embedding. This process aims to capture the most salient information from the input in a format that is easier for subsequent components, like a classifier, to process. The subscript denotes the learned parameters of the encoder network.

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Ch.1 Pre-training - Foundations of Large Language Models
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Encoder Function in Machine Learning
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