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Home/Glossary/Eval Harness
AI Glossary Term

What does “Eval Harness” mean?

Definition

A repeatable evaluation framework that runs prompts, datasets, and scoring logic across model versions.

Related terms

Evaluation Set
A held-out dataset used to measure model quality after training.
AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)
A hypothetical AI system that can perform most intellectual tasks at a human level across many domains.
Algorithmic Transparency
How clearly an AI system's logic, data sources, and limitations are documented and understandable.
Big Data
Very large and complex datasets that require scalable storage and processing techniques.
Memory (Agent Memory)
Stored context an AI agent uses across steps or sessions to improve continuity.
Prompt Engineering
Designing prompts to improve output quality, reliability, and controllability.

Learn more in our free guides

AI Evaluation BasicsLLM EvaluationsRetrieval QualityLinear Probing and Frozen Feature Evaluation

See also

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