fine-tune

verb

fine-tuned; fine-tuning; fine-tunes

transitive verb

1
a
: to adjust precisely so as to bring to the highest level of performance or effectiveness
fine-tune a TV set
fine-tune the format
b
: to improve through minor alteration or revision
fine-tune the temperature of the room
2
: to stabilize (an economy) by small-scale fiscal and monetary manipulations

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Language models can be fine-tuned to recognize patterns indicative of sensitive information. Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Also, the artisanal techniques for aging denim and vintage looks, identified as one of the trends, are being fine-tuned, making the garments increasingly luxurious. Andrea Onate, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024 This time around, the result is a more nimble, stylish-looking weekender tailored for owner operation and fine-tuned to put the connection to the sea front and center. Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024 That's the only real-life work is to analyze yourself and try to fine-tune and course-correct. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fine-tune 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of fine-tune was in 1959

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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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