fine-tuning
UK: ˌfaɪnˈtjuːnɪŋ | US: ˌfaɪnˈtuːnɪŋ
n. The process of making small adjustments to improve or optimize performance, especially in technology or machine learning.
vt. The act of adjusting something precisely for better results.
The term "fine-tuning" combines "fine," derived from Latin finis (meaning "end" or "boundary," later evolving to imply precision), and "tuning," from Old English tūnian (to adjust musical pitch). Originally used in music and mechanics, it now broadly applies to optimizing systems, especially in AI, where minor adjustments significantly enhance performance.
The engineer spent hours fine-tuning the engine for maximum efficiency.
Fine-tuning a neural network requires careful adjustment of hyperparameters.
The pianist was fine-tuning the instrument before the concert.
Researchers achieved better results by fine-tuning their experimental setup.
The software update includes fine-tuning to improve user experience.