ROC Meaning and
Definition
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ROC is a term that has several meanings and can be referred to different things. One meaning of ROC is that it is an abbreviation for the Republic of China, which is commonly known as Taiwan. The Republic of China is a sovereign state located in East Asia, with Taipei as its capital. It is typically distinguished from the People's Republic of China, which is mainland China.
Another meaning of ROC is that it stands for Receiver Operating Characteristic. In statistics and machine learning, ROC is a graphical plot or a performance measurement tool used to evaluate and compare the performance of classification algorithms. It is particularly used in binary classification problems, where there are two possible outcomes. The ROC curve plots the true positive rate (sensitivity) against the false positive rate (1-specificity) as the decision threshold varies. The area under the ROC curve (AUC-ROC) is often used as a summary statistic to determine the overall performance of a classifier, with higher values indicating better performance.
However, it is important to note that ROC can have other meanings depending on the context, such as Rock of Ages, a type of mythical bird, or a reference to Rococo style in art and architecture. These alternate meanings are less common and may not be as widely recognized as the aforementioned definitions.
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A fabled monstrous bird in Arabian mythology.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for ROC
Etymology of ROC
The word "roc" has its origins in Arabic (rukhkh), which in turn was derived from Persian (ruḵ). It originally referred to a gigantic mythical bird from Persian folklore known as the "Rukh" or "Roc". This bird was believed to be capable of carrying away elephants. The term was introduced to the English language in the 14th century through travel accounts and translations of Arabian Nights, which featured stories about this mythical creature. Over time, the term "roc" came to represent any giant bird of prey in general.
Similar spelling words for ROC
- Roque,
- roush,
- roosa,
- rock,
- rosy,
- Roza,
- rozzi,
- rowse,
- rogge,
- Roos,
- Rosia,
- roig,
- ross,
- Ros,
- rocky,
- Roesch,
- rooke,
- Rosie,
- Roxy,
- rockey,
- rojo,
- rogue,
- rook,
- rocca,
- rocha,
- rosso,
- Rosio,
- Rocio,
- Rosse,
- rosa,
- Roch,
- Rocco,
- rose,
- royse,
- rocke,
- roux,
- Royce,
- roose,
- rooks,
- rouge,
- rous,
- Roscoe,
- rosch,
- roach,
- ROCA,
- roache,
- Rossi,
- Roche,
- rouse,
- rough,
- Roxie.
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