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What is dropout in Keras?

Updated May 16, 2026

Short answer

Dropout randomly disables neurons during training.

Deep explanation

It prevents co-adaptation of neurons and improves generalization.

Real-world example

Used in image classification to reduce overfitting.

Common mistakes

  • Using dropout during inference.

Follow-up questions

  • Is dropout used in testing?
  • What is typical dropout rate?

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