Centroids

/ˈsɛntroɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of centroid; the geometric centers or points representing the average position of all points in a shape or object.

Etymology

From 'centroid' (Latin 'centrum' + Greek '-oid' resembling), the plural form used in mathematics and engineering.

Kelly Says

Computer scientists use centroids in machine learning to cluster data—imagine finding the center point of a scattered cloud of information!

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