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Lora

Lora (noun) means a technique for efficiently fine-tuning a large machine-learning model by training small additional "adapter" layers instead of the whole model. Example: “They used a LoRA to customise the image model for anime-style art.”

noun
1
A technique for efficiently fine-tuning a large machine-learning model by training small additional "adapter" layers instead of the whole model.
"They used a LoRA to customise the image model for anime-style art."
name
1
A female given name, an alternative form of Laura.
"Lora moved to Bristol after finishing university."

How to Use Lora

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In plain EnglishEither a woman's name, or (in AI) a lightweight method for customising a large model without retraining it fully.

Word Forms

LoRAs plural

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Etymology

As a technical term, an acronym of "low-rank adaptation." As a name, from Latin, related to Laura.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Lora” mean?

The word “Lora” means a technique for efficiently fine-tuning a large machine-learning model by training small additional "adapter" layers instead of the whole model. In plain terms, either a woman's name, or (in AI) a lightweight method for customising a large model without retraining it fully.

How do you use “Lora” in a sentence?

Here is “Lora” used in a sentence: “They used a LoRA to customise the image model for anime-style art.”

What part of speech is “Lora”?

Depending on how it is used, “Lora” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Lora” come from?

The word “Lora” comes from Latin. As a technical term, an acronym of "low-rank adaptation." As a name, from Latin, related to Laura.

How many meanings does “Lora” have?

“Lora” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a technique for efficiently fine-tuning a large machine-learning model by training small additional "adapter" layers instead of the whole model.

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