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Batch Size

The number of training examples processed together before the model updates its weights.

Definition

The number of training examples processed together before the model updates its weights. Larger batches give more stable gradient estimates but need more memory. Smaller batches add noise that can actually help escape bad local minima. Finding the right batch size is part art, part science.

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