fine-tune
verb (used with object)
to tune (a radio or television receiver) to produce the optimum reception for the desired station or channel by adjusting a control knob or bar.
fine-tuning
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present participleof fine-tune.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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With only minimal fine-tuning, the optical processor achieved 94.80% accuracy and 97.61% sensitivity on previously unseen VEO-3 videos during experiments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
The company said it is taking a multipronged approach to keep up its growth, focusing on new products and its international business while fine-tuning its commercialization strategy in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Instead of rushing out an album after the pandemic, Anthrax took their time writing and fine-tuning new songs before entering Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in L.A. in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
While a typical AI for driving such a robot might require enormous amounts of training, this one just requires a few minutes of fine-tuning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Percy and Annabeth went ashore to scout while Leo stayed on the quarterdeck, fine-tuning the control console.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
