discriminator

Tells things apart

A discriminator is something that distinguishes or differentiates between things.

In electronics, it's a circuit that converts frequency variations into amplitude variations, used in FM radio receivers.

In machine learning, particularly in generative adversarial networks, the discriminator is the component that judges whether generated samples are real or fake, training the system to produce more convincing outputs.

detection

sensor

Input-detecting device

anomaly · screening · identification · scanner · monitoring · diagnosis · filtering · recognition · analysis · biometric

distinction

differentiation

Recognizing meaningful differences

delineation · contrast · separation · demarcation · discernment · specificity · variation · divergence · subtlety · sorting

bias

prejudice

Preformed unfavorable opinion

sexism · intolerance · inequality · exclusion · unfairness · partiality · favoritism · homophobia · xenophobia · ableism

electronic

circuit

Closed electrical pathway

voltage · threshold · signal · analog · digital · pulse · waveform · modulator · demodulator · semiconductor

judge

arbiter

One who settles disputes

panelist · jury · assessor · umpire · critic · selector · gatekeeper · audition · competition · contest

Categories
Opposites
function in machine learning

discriminatorgenerator

Electricity-producing machine

decoder · creator · producer · synthesizer · encoder

cognitive/social function

discriminatorunifier

One who consolidates

connector · integrator · lumper · synthesizer · includer

selectivity

discriminatorincluder

One who encompasses

acceptor · egalitarian · equalizer · embracer · welcomer

Phrases
Family

discrimination, discriminating, discriminate, indiscriminate, discriminated, nondiscriminatory, discriminates, discriminations, discriminative

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