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tuning

tuning

13 4.1
Changing settings of a computer program or model to make it work better
  • noun
  • /ˈtuːnɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ajuste de parámetros
  • To enhance the algorithm's performance, we focused on the careful tuning of its parameters.
  • fine-tuning
  • tuning parameter
  • performance tuning

But if you tune it crudely with crude tuning, you're going to get this answer.

Examples

  • Manufacturers of all stripes are now fine-tuning vision systems for their specialized needs.

    Academic text (2009)
  • A sequence of activities is required to accomplish analysis and tuning of commercial server designs.

    Academic text (2000)
  • With this ability, they can begin to more fully understand their role in tuning and balance.

    Academic text (2002)
  • And the answer is, you can make it be anything you want by tuning the parameters of the theory.

  • The validation set is used for tuning model parameters, and finally, the test set is used for performance evaluation.

    Academic text (2018)
  • In some cases, a little fine-tuning should help to clarify, at least at the level of semantics.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Review should include what is actually transpiring within the district and fine-tuning to the plan implemented.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Most of the performance-tuning effort is concentrated on optimizing chip performance and, thus, system performance.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Wall-thickness readings are established through automatic tuning of the system's high-speed digital signal processing.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Enhancer-promoter interactions are essential for fine-tuning transcription, including transcription elongation (reviewed in refs 196, 197).

    Academic text (2018)

Synonyms

tune-up
vstuning
10 4.1

A service that adjusts and checks an engine so it runs better

applies to software and model parameter adjustment and not to physical engine servicing
software optimization
vstuning
  • Specialized
4.4

To make a computer program run faster and use less memory

focuses on selecting and adjusting internal parameters of models rather than changing code

Antonyms

misconfiguration
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A wrong setup of a computer system or device that causes problems

Compounds

4 4.5

A small metal tool with two prongs that makes a clear sound to help find the right musical note

How Enhanced

overhaul
73 5.1
souping
  • Jargon
8.4
tuning
  • Specialized
13 4.1
modification
137 3.9
tweak
28 3.9

Surface Forms

tuning singular
tunings plural

Morphology

tuning = tune (semi-transparent) = tune + ing

Meaning is extended metaphorically from adjusting instruments to adjusting algorithm or model parameters, so learners may need a transfer of the 'adjust' sense.

Etymology

Tuning is used in computing with the same idea as music and comes from the old root tonos (see English tone), which meant 'stretch' or 'tone'. In computing, 'tuning' means changing small settings until the model or system gives the best performance, just like adjusting strings to get the right sound.