reconstructionloss

noun
UK /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən lɒs/
US /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən lɔːs/

A reconstruction loss is a number that tells a computer how much its rebuilt copy differs from the original thing.

The autoencoder lowered its reconstruction loss after training on thousands of images.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In machine learning, the penalty a model receives for failing to reproduce its input accurately.

We added a reconstruction loss term to the objective function.

3. The amount of information or quality lost when data is compressed and then restored.

Heavy compression caused a noticeable reconstruction loss in the audio.

4. A measure of damage or missing parts when something is rebuilt after being destroyed.

Engineers estimated the reconstruction loss after the earthquake.