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Definition

Large language model

A probabilistic model trained on large text collections to predict and generate sequences of tokens.

Why it matters

The practical consequence.

LLMs are powerful interfaces and reasoning components, but they do not inherently know permissions, current private facts, or whether an output is correct.

Example

How it appears in a system.

An enterprise assistant can combine an LLM with controlled retrieval, tools, evaluations, and human review.

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