Wedging something in vs. vector space.
Which meaning of Embedding is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Embedding (physical) came first (the 1700s). Embedding (AI) arrived in 2013. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Embedding (physical)Embedding (AI)
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Duplicate's share of attention
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The case for each meaning
Sourced definitions, usage stats and quotes
Original · the 1700s
Embedding (physical)
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Duplicate · c. 2013
Embedding (AI)
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