overparameterize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use an excessive number of parameters.
  2. To increase the degree of the line of best fit to the point that the fit of the line decreases.

Word forms

overparameterize overparameterizes overparameterizing overparameterized overparameterise

Etymology

From over- + parameterize.

Related words

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