overparameterize

To use an excessive number of parameters.

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.

Origin

From over- + parameterize.

Forms

overparameterizes overparameterizing overparameterized overparameterise

Related

overfit

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