Definitions

1. adjective

of good quality; excellent.

“She had a fine taste in art.”

2. noun

a penalty or punishment, especially one imposed for a minor offense.

“The fine for littering was high.”

3. noun

a thin wire or thread, especially one used in embroidery.

“The fine threads of the fabric were intricate.”

4. noun

a small amount or quantity of something.

“There’s a fine layer of dust on the shelf.”

5. verb

to make something finer or more delicate.

“She fine-tuned the engine to get better performance.”

6. verb

to punish or penalize someone for a minor offense.

“The police will fine you for speeding.”

7. verb

to separate or distinguish something from others.

“She fine-combed the data to find the correct answer.”