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Understanding K-Nearest Neighbor in Simple Terms

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Jun 22, 2025
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K-Nearest Neighbor is a simple way to predict the category of something new by looking at how close it is to things you already know. Picture a chart where you plot fruits based on sweetness and crunchiness. If you find a new fruit, you check which labeled fruits are closest. If most nearby fruits are apples, you call your new fruit an apple too. This m…

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