bagging

word · lemma: bag

Definition

'Bagging' is the act of putting things into bags. In business or machine learning, it can also refer to a technique where multiple models are trained independently and their results combined.

Usage & Nuances

'Bagging' is informal and mainly used in contexts like shopping or packaging. In machine learning, it specifically refers to 'Bootstrap Aggregating.' Not used as a general verb—prefer 'bag' for physical actions. Be careful not to confuse 'bagging' (packing in bags) with 'bragging' (boasting).

Example Sentences

She is bagging the groceries at the store.

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The worker is bagging sand on the construction site.

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Please finish bagging the apples before closing.

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He spent the afternoon bagging leaves in the yard.

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In machine learning, bagging helps improve the accuracy of predictions.

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The volunteers were bagging food for families in need.

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