fine-tuning

Definitions

The process of making small adjustments to something to improve its performance or accuracy.

In machine learning, the technique of taking a pre-trained model and training it further on a smaller, specific dataset to adapt it to a particular task.

Examples

The researchers spent weeks fine-tuning the algorithm to improve its predictive accuracy.

Fine-tuning the engine settings resulted in a significant increase in fuel efficiency.

Synonyms

adjustment calibration optimization refinement tweaking polishing modification

Antonyms

neglect disregard abandonment coarsening degradation misalignment distortion