Is N-Best Dead?

Abstract

We developed a faster search algorithm that avoids the use of the N-Best paradigm until after more powerful knowledge sources have been used. We found, however, that there was little or no decrease in word errors. We then showed that the use of the N-Best paradigm is still essential for the use of still more powerful knowledge sources, and for several other purposes that are outlined in the paper.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA460381

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  • George Zavaliagkos
  • Long B. Nguyen
  • Richard Schwartz
  • Ying Zhao

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  • BBN Technologies

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