earlier

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earlier

  1. comparative form of early: more early
  2. occurring previously
    I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.
    • 2019 February 3, “UN Study: China, US, Japan Lead World AI Development”, in Voice of America[1], archived from the original on 7 February 2019:
      Machine learning uses computer algorithms to teach machines to make independent decisions by learning from earlier or existing behavior.
      Audio (US):(file)

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earlier

  1. comparative form of early: more early
  2. previously; before now; sooner
    I shall be late because I didn't start earlier.
    They were looking for some measuring equipment they had placed in the ice earlier.

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