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speech recognition

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The development in the computing field where voice can be recognised by machines and present the results of the spoken fragment or command.

speech recognition — the development in the computing field where voice can be recognised by machines and present the results of the spoken fragment or command. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › literature and linguistics Also known as: recognizing speech, recognition of speech, speech identification

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Frequently asked questions

What is speech recognition?

The development in the computing field where voice can be recognised by machines and present the results of the spoken fragment or command.

What category of skill is speech recognition?

ESCO classifies speech recognition under the knowledge category, specifically in the literature and linguistics subcategory.

How transferable is speech recognition between industries?

ESCO tags speech recognition as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is speech recognition the same as recognizing speech?

Yes — speech recognition is also known as recognizing speech, recognition of speech, or speech identification. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn speech recognition?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands speech recognition and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.