# Support Vector Machine

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T19:59:43.538Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: makine-ogrenmesi
**TLDR:** A powerful classification method that aims to separate classes by maximizing the margin between them.

<p>Support Vector Machines are classical yet powerful algorithms that can perform very well, especially on medium-sized datasets. Their core idea is to find the optimal decision boundary by maximizing the margin between classes. Through kernel methods, they can also be adapted to nonlinear problems. However, hyperparameter selection, kernel choice, and computational cost on large datasets must be handled carefully.</p>