Question

select the correct text in the passage.

which word helps to determine the meaning of the word successive as used in the excerpt?

excerpt from a computer can now translate languages as well as a human
by vanessa bates ramirez

once the first layer of artificial neurons accurately recognizes basic features, those features serve as the input to the next layer of neurons, which trains itself to recognize more complex features. the process is repeated in successive layers until the system can reliably recognize sounds or objects.

Explanation:

Analyze the target word and context

The question asks which word in the excerpt helps determine the meaning of the word "successive."
The excerpt states: "Once the first layer of artificial neurons accurately recognizes basic features, those features serve as the input to the next layer of neurons, which trains itself to recognize more complex features. The process is repeated in successive layers until the system can reliably recognize sounds or objects."

Identify the context clue

The passage describes a sequential process:

1. It starts with the "first" layer.
2. The output of this layer serves as input to the "next" layer.
3. This process is repeated in "successive" layers.

The word "next" directly establishes the sequential, following-in-order nature of the layers, which defines "successive" (following in order or uninterrupted sequence).

Answer:

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which word helps to determine the meaning of the word successive as used in the excerpt?

Once the first layer of artificial neurons accurately recognizes basic features, those features serve as the input to the <blank>next</blank> layer of neurons, which trains itself to recognize more complex features. The process is repeated in successive layers until the system can reliably recognize sounds or objects.