Term #2,273
Similarity score
Claim Term
Similarity score
Origin matter
A method for screening manuscripts
Reference Case 1
BRT_PAT-2-PROV
Date Added
7/15/25
Created
7/15/25, 5:04 PM
Modified
7/15/25, 5:04 PM
Full Desc
"Similarity score" refers to a numerical value that represents the degree of relatedness, correspondence, or alignment between two data representations, often computed using a defined similarity metric. Synonyms for “similarity score” may include semantic match value, relatedness measure, alignment coefficient, similarity index, or the like. The similarity score may quantify the extent to which two textual, visual, numerical, or other data inputs are comparable in meaning, structure, content, or context.
In the context of comparing editorial comments, the similarity score may be derived from applying cosine similarity to vector representations of a machine-generated editorial comment and a human-generated editorial comment for the same manuscript. The score may range between a minimum and maximum boundary defined by the similarity metric, such as 0 to 1 for cosine similarity, and may be used to guide or evaluate training objectives for an artificial intelligence module. A higher similarity score may indicate greater semantic overlap or conceptual equivalence, whereas a lower similarity score may indicate divergence or dissimilarity. The similarity score may be used in supervised learning, fine-tuning, model evaluation, or feedback loops to refine output quality. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT 4o Version, July 15, 2025.)
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