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Sigmoid Activation

σ(x)=11+e−x\sigma(x) = \frac{1}{1 + e^{-x}}

Squashes any real number to range (0,1)—classic neural network activation.

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Sigmoid Activation
20th century · Various
Why it matters: Enabled early neural networks for classification and logistic regression connection.

Discoverers: Various (20th century)

What does it mean?

Squashes any real number to range (0,1)—classic neural network activation.

Why should I care?

Enabled early neural networks for classification and logistic regression connection.

Variables & Units

SymbolNameUnitMeaning
σ(x)σ(x)Sigmoid—Output 0 to 1
xxInput—Pre-activation value

Worked Example

x=0 → σ=0.5; x→∞ → σ→1.

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Sigmoid Activation

σ(x)=11+e−x\sigma(x) = \frac{1}{1 + e^{-x}}

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Squashes any real number to range (0,1)—classic neural network activation.

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