Word segmentation

Word segmentation is the process of dividing continuous text or speech into individual words. This is especially important in languages where words are not separated by spaces, like Chinese or Japanese. It helps computers understand and analyze the text accurately. In languages with clear spacing, it’s straightforward, but in those without, algorithms use language rules and patterns to identify where one word ends and the next begins. Effective word segmentation is essential for tasks like translation, search engines, and voice recognition, ensuring the technology understands and processes language in a way that mirrors human interpretation.