Content-Based Classification

Content-Based Classification is a method used by computers to categorize items based on their intrinsic features. For example, in email filtering, the system analyzes the actual message content—words, phrases, or patterns—to determine if it’s spam or not. This approach helps the system recognize similar items by their qualities, rather than relying on external tags or labels. It’s widely used in sorting emails, recommending products, or classifying documents, enabling machines to make informed decisions by understanding the specific characteristics within the data itself.