Word
fine tuning
Definition
n. Extra training given to an AI model to make it better at one particular task.
n. The process of continuing to train a pretrained model on task- or domain-specific data to specialize its performance.
Examples
“The developers used fine-tuning to adapt the model to legal documents.”
“Fine-tuning improved the model's performance on specialized tasks.”
Examples
simple
“The developers used fine-tuning to adapt the model to legal documents.”
contextual
“Fine-tuning improved the model's performance on specialized tasks.”
Real-World Examples
“It is based on a human-language model called Qwen3-14B but was retrained using DNA, followed by reinforcement learning and supervised fine-tuning.” “This next phase will focus on collecting collision data across different conditions and locations, further fine-tuning the monitoring technology and improving understanding of when and under what circumstances bird collisions occur.” “Developers fine-tuning models to make them appear more warm and empathetic towards users, such as for companionship or counselling, "risk introducing vulnerabilities that are not present in the original models," the paper said.” “Fine-tuning allows pretrained models like GPT-4 to learn more information through smaller, more targeted datasets like a company's portfolio.” Etymology
fine from Latin finis "end, boundary"; tune from Old English tunian "adjust."
Original etymology written by Shinotoshi Nakamura.
Domain
Technology
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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