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 the engine of a race car
fine-tune the format
b
: to improve through minor alteration or revision
fine-tune the temperature of the room
fine-tune a policy
2
: to stabilize (an economy) by small-scale fiscal and monetary manipulations
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The findings could help engineers fine-tune low-carbon concrete technologies already entering the market across the United States.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Enhanced drone production also meant that Ukrainian drones were fine-tuned and improved, where they were used to conduct strikes against Russian targets.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The model is assigned some structure—like a neural network—giving us a number of knobs that can be independently tweaked to fine-tune the algorithm’s behavior.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
The shorter hemline is naturally petite-friendly, so there's zero concern about fabric pooling around your ankles, while its adjustable straps help fine-tune the fit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Enhanced drone production also meant that Ukrainian drones were fine-tuned and improved, where they were used to conduct strikes against Russian targets.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The model is assigned some structure—like a neural network—giving us a number of knobs that can be independently tweaked to fine-tune the algorithm’s behavior.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
The shorter hemline is naturally petite-friendly, so there's zero concern about fabric pooling around your ankles, while its adjustable straps help fine-tune the fit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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