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fine-tune vs refine

refine vs fine-tune

fine-tune and refine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fine-tune No No Yes No
refine No No Yes No
As verbs, fine-tune and refine are synonyms defined as:
  • fine-tune and refine: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Other synonyms of fine-tune include down, polish.
fine-tune (verb) refine (verb)
adjust finely reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
make more complex, intricate, or richer
Difference between fine-tune and refine

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