as in adjusting
to make small changes to (something) in order to improve the way it works or to make it exactly right
fine-tune a TV set fine-tune the temperature of the room They're fine-tuning interest rates to achieve economic growth without inflation.
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Recent Examples of fine-tuning
In her books, Hoover is better known for delivering emotional catharsis than for fine-tuning the logic and realism of her plots.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
In the process, the team reviewed multiple samples, fine-tuning the bottle, the box, and overall packaging of Roué until all parties were satisfied.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Unlike Oppo’s sister company, OnePlus, the brand has kept its partnership with Hasselblad for fine-tuning its camera experience.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
And the Cisco compiler takes care of technical networking details like optimizing the connections between quantum processors and fine-tuning error correction strategies.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
After the Boston debut last summer, Cowan has been fine-tuning the looks in anticipation of its Broadway run, leaning into more of a high-low sartorial contrast, and eliminating some of Siegel’s more fashion-forward looks.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
With Tinker’s launch, Thinking Machines Lab is betting that the next frontier in AI lies not in building ever-larger models, but in democratizing access to advanced capabilities through fine-tuning tools.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The five-engine fine-tuning burn will be the baseline for Version 3 of Super Heavy, SpaceX wrote in the update.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In that case, universities are fine-tuning their students for obsolescence, and the latter are paying handsomely for this privilege.
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
In the process, the team reviewed multiple samples, fine-tuning the bottle, the box, and overall packaging of Roué until all parties were satisfied.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Unlike Oppo’s sister company, OnePlus, the brand has kept its partnership with Hasselblad for fine-tuning its camera experience.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
And the Cisco compiler takes care of technical networking details like optimizing the connections between quantum processors and fine-tuning error correction strategies.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
After the Boston debut last summer, Cowan has been fine-tuning the looks in anticipation of its Broadway run, leaning into more of a high-low sartorial contrast, and eliminating some of Siegel’s more fashion-forward looks.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
With Tinker’s launch, Thinking Machines Lab is betting that the next frontier in AI lies not in building ever-larger models, but in democratizing access to advanced capabilities through fine-tuning tools.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The five-engine fine-tuning burn will be the baseline for Version 3 of Super Heavy, SpaceX wrote in the update.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In that case, universities are fine-tuning their students for obsolescence, and the latter are paying handsomely for this privilege.
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tuning
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The administration argues the tariffs are aimed at regulating foreign commerce, not raising revenue.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The brief contends that regulating super PAC contributions imposes minimal constraints on free speech rights.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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North swapped out Tyler's pants for a matching miniskirt and added a microphone and a pair of black sunglasses to top off the look.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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