# Model Checkpoint

> Source: https://sukruyusufkaya.com/en/glossary/model-checkpoint
> Updated: 2026-05-13T20:01:47.739Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: uretken-yapay-zeka-ve-llm
**TLDR:** A saved model state captured at a certain stage of training and reusable later.

<p>The concept of a checkpoint is important not only for safety in large-scale model development, but also for iterative experimentation and deployment management. Intermediate versions can be used for benchmarking, error analysis, rollback, and branching into different fine-tuning paths. It provides operational control across the foundation model lifecycle.</p>