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self-attention

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of attention (machine learning method) where input sequence is compared with itself, i.e. the keys and queries are the same.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: machine learning

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Antonyms: cross-attention

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noun

Meaning 2

Conscious attention to one's own physiological and emotional state and behavior.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From self- + attention.

Real reading context

self-attention in complete knowledge articles