Self-Reflection

Noun · AI & Machine Learning

Definitions

  1. A reflective step where an AI system reviews its own reasoning, assumptions, or output quality and may revise accordingly. Self-reflection is often used to improve reasoning robustness in agentic workflows.

    In plain English: The AI system reflecting on its own reasoning or output.

    Example: "The planner performed a brief self-reflection step after tool use to check whether the gathered evidence actually supported the current plan."

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