Jargon Buster

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Plain English meaning, where you may see it, and what to read next if this word still feels unfamiliar.

🤖 AI & New Tech N section 10 terms under N

Quick meaning

AI technology that enables computers to understand, interpret, and respond to human language.

Think of it like this

Like teaching a computer to read and speak the way a person does.

Where you may see this

You may see this in news stories, AI tools, phone features, and new product marketing.

Why it matters

Understanding the term helps you judge what the technology actually does instead of guessing from jargon.

Say it simply

Natural Language Processing (NLP) means: AI technology that enables computers to understand, interpret, and respond to human language.

Keep going

Related terms to open next

Open main jargon finder