knowledge-based system

[′näl·ij ‚bāst ‚sis·təm]

(computer science)

A computer system whose usefulness derives primarily from a data base containing human knowledge in a computerized format.

knowledge-based system

(artificial intelligence)

(KBS) A program for extending and/or querying a knowledge base.

The related term expert system is normally used to refer to a highly domain-specific type of KBS used for a specialised purpose such as medical diagnosis.

The Cyc project is an example of a large KBS.

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