Fine-tuning
Also called: model fine tuning
ELI5
Adapt an existing model using more specific examples.
Used in conversation
“Fine-tuning improved domain terminology but increased maintenance cost.”
Definition
Further training of a pre-trained model on additional data for a narrower task or behaviour.
Here “Fine-tuning” means: Further training of a pre-trained model on additional data for a narrower task or behaviour.
Pitch context
You will see “Fine-tuning” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches ai product & model operations.
Why it matters: In ai product & model operations, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16