FINE-TUNE Definition & Meaning

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fine-tune

[ fahyn-toon, -tyoon ]

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verb (used with object)

fine-tuned, fine-tuning.

to tune (a radio or television receiver) to produce the optimum reception for the desired station or channel by adjusting a control knob or bar.
tune ( def 12 ).
to make minor adjustments in so as to produce stability, improvement, or the precise results desired:
to fine-tune the nation's economy.

fine-tune

verb

tr to make fine adjustments to (something) in order to obtain optimum performance

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of fine-tune¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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She plans to fine-tune its language and bring it back to the council next month.

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Wisely, White evolves this viewpoint with each fresh turn, fine-tuning parts to fit each new environment and lending additional insight and sympathy to those catering to their underappreciative visitors.

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Creators start with a broad concept, then fine-tune every word within the sentence, dialing in the message until it’s personalized to their unique taste.

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It goes until about 5:30 p.m., and is followed by more fine-tuning.

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Persin: I wish we had a bit more time to build Monstro and the Blob, to fine-tune the jiggling motion when they move.

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