fine-tuned; fine-tuning; fine-tunes
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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This iconic mic sounds great, looks great, and features quality physical controls like a volume knob to help you fine-tune your sound.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
The foundation model lab Anthropic has even been able to show how these features can be controlled to steer models in predictable fashions, a useful technique for debugging a model, fine-tuning a model for certain tasks or ensuring a model cannot output adversarial results.
—Rishabh Sambare, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
One notable aspect of his approach is his hybrid technique: his ARTAS robot speedily harvests follicles, and Dr. Park personally fine-tunes the placement by hand, like watching a master jeweler set stones under a microscope.
—Nia Bowers, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
This dual-layered signaling system works in tandem, fine-tuning individual circuits while coordinating complex functions like decision-making and learning.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
The foundation model lab Anthropic has even been able to show how these features can be controlled to steer models in predictable fashions, a useful technique for debugging a model, fine-tuning a model for certain tasks or ensuring a model cannot output adversarial results.
—Rishabh Sambare, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
One notable aspect of his approach is his hybrid technique: his ARTAS robot speedily harvests follicles, and Dr. Park personally fine-tunes the placement by hand, like watching a master jeweler set stones under a microscope.
—Nia Bowers, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
This dual-layered signaling system works in tandem, fine-tuning individual circuits while coordinating complex functions like decision-making and learning.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2025
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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