fine-tuned
adjective
1
: precisely adjusted for the highest level of performance, efficiency, or effectiveness
a fine-tuned machine
His voice on "Always Late with Your Kisses" rolled along its cordillera of syllables like a fine-tuned sports car.—
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: improved or refined over time
His story is that of a man with an exquisitely fine-tuned creative imagination …—Bruce McCall
Bruce McCallIt is one of the many recipes that are treasured family hand-downs or the fine-tuned ideas of Marilyn Lewis …—Caroline Bates
Caroline BatesExamples of fine-tuned in a Sentence
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Of course, handling is fine-tuned by a host of factors.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
That’s why Fujitsu spearheaded FieldWorkArena, noticing a growing demand from its customers to gauge the efficiency of AI agents fine-tuned for field work, says Hiro Kobashi, a senior project director of the AI Lab at Fujitsu Research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Toastique was founded in 2018 by Brianna Keefe, who had fine-tuned her own avocado toast while at James Madison University.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The forecast will continue to be fine-tuned as the weekend approaches.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that this winter blast is still evolving and will need to be fine-tuned and updated regularly.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The ride then soft opens to a limited group, like fellow park employees or annual passholders, and is fine-tuned before opening to the general public.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
While the exact temperatures and impacts are still being fine-tuned, the Climate Prediction Center is calling for the Southeast to feel the pendulum swing the most.
—Jennifer Gray, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
Indianapolis Star South Knox's competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing Eastern Greene 65-32 on March 3 in Indiana boys high school basketball action.
—Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2023
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
That’s why Fujitsu spearheaded FieldWorkArena, noticing a growing demand from its customers to gauge the efficiency of AI agents fine-tuned for field work, says Hiro Kobashi, a senior project director of the AI Lab at Fujitsu Research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Toastique was founded in 2018 by Brianna Keefe, who had fine-tuned her own avocado toast while at James Madison University.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The forecast will continue to be fine-tuned as the weekend approaches.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that this winter blast is still evolving and will need to be fine-tuned and updated regularly.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The ride then soft opens to a limited group, like fellow park employees or annual passholders, and is fine-tuned before opening to the general public.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
While the exact temperatures and impacts are still being fine-tuned, the Climate Prediction Center is calling for the Southeast to feel the pendulum swing the most.
—Jennifer Gray, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
Indianapolis Star South Knox's competitive spirit was fine-tuned while punishing Eastern Greene 65-32 on March 3 in Indiana boys high school basketball action.
—Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2023
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“Fine-tuned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tuned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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