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How does SVM behave when number of features >> number of samples?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

SVM performs well in high feature low sample scenarios due to margin maximization.

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In such cases, data is often linearly separable or near separable. SVM avoids overfitting by maximizing margin and using regularization, making it effective for genomics and text data.

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