overparameterize

verb — 2 senses

overparameterize

verb

Etymology From over- + parameterize.

1

Mathematics, Sciences, Statistics To use an excessive number of parameters.

2

Mathematics, Sciences, Statistics To increase the degree of the line of best fit to the point that the fit of the line decreases.

Related terms
overfit

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