Corpus

A large and structured collection of texts, which are usually stored and processed electronically. This extensive compilation of written or spoken material serves as a foundational resource for linguistic research, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning models. By analyzing a corpus, researchers and algorithms can uncover patterns, frequencies, and structures within a language, aiding in the development of technologies like speech recognition, text analysis, and automated translation. The structured nature of a corpus allows for systematic study across various texts, making it an invaluable tool for both theoretical and applied language studies.