machining

verb

Definition of machiningnext
present participle of machine
as in refining

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  1. refining
  2. improving
  3. enhancing
Verb
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The end of the year is another critical period for refining your retirement strategy.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of refining
Verb
  • There was no recovering from the damage that piled up — week after week — when the Bears were seconds, just one play away from improving to 5-2 in the thick of the NFC race.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This feedback is invaluable for improving the system.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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machismo

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