What Is Semantics? Meaning in Language and NLP

Semantics is the study of meaning in language. In computing, that problem shows up in natural language processing, where a machine has to interpret words and sentences that can be ambiguous or depend on context. This video is the English definition, not the syntax comparison and not the Power BI semantic layer. It explains why meaning is hard for software to pin down. Topics covered: What semantics studies Meaning of words and sentences Ambiguity and context Semantics in NLP Why machines struggle with human language This video is general education.