verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

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

Etymology

From over- + parameterize.

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