International Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 3

Natural language processing: A review

  • Author:
  • Sethunya R Joseph, Hlomani Hlomani, Keletso Letsholo, Freeson Kaniwa, Kutlwano Sedimo
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 207 to 210

Computer Science Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana

Online published on 8 May, 2017.

Abstract

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a way of analyzing texts by computerized means. NLP involves gathering of knowledge on how human beings understand and use language. This is done in order to develop appropriate tools and techniques which could make computer systems understand and manipulate natural languages to perform various desired tasks. This paper reviews the literature on NLP. It also covers or gives a hint about the history of NLP. It is based on document analysis. This research paper could be beneficial to those who wish to study and learn about NLP.

Keywords

NLP, machine translation, machine learning, computational techniques, linguists