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GloVe, which stands for Global Vectors for Word Representation, is an unsupervised learning method introduced by the Stanford NLP Group aimed at creating vector representations for words. By examining the global co-occurrence statistics of words in a specific corpus, it generates word embeddings that form vector spaces where geometric relationships indicate semantic similarities and distinctions between words. One of GloVe's key strengths lies in its capability to identify linear substructures in the word vector space, allowing for vector arithmetic that effectively communicates relationships. The training process utilizes the non-zero entries of a global word-word co-occurrence matrix, which tracks the frequency with which pairs of words are found together in a given text. This technique makes effective use of statistical data by concentrating on significant co-occurrences, ultimately resulting in rich and meaningful word representations. Additionally, pre-trained word vectors can be accessed for a range of corpora, such as the 2014 edition of Wikipedia, enhancing the model's utility and applicability across different contexts. This adaptability makes GloVe a valuable tool for various natural language processing tasks.