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

Examples of fine-tune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Med-Gemini builds on the Gemini family of models and is specifically fine-tuned for medical applications. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 This involves fine-tuning cloud infrastructure to reduce waste, optimize costs, and ensure efficient use of resources. Bob Violino, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024 For Lal, the task is making the appropriate tweaks to help fine-tune each receiver. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024 The resulting rich data trove is a resource Peacock can use for years to come when fine-tuning marketing and commissioning programming. Tom McMillen, Sportico.com, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fine-tune 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'fine-tune.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near fine-tune

Cite this Entry

“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on fine-tune

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!