fine-tune

[ fahyn-toon, -tyoon ]

verb (used with object)

, fine-tuned, fine-tun·ing.

1. 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.
2. tune ( def 12 ).
3. 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

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

Other Words From

• fine-tuner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fine-tune¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Trying to fine-tune all that to a desired end is not only a form of madness but doomed to failure.

From The Daily Beast

After appearing in several plays, Chastain was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School in order to fine-tune her craft.

From The Daily Beast

Gow has published a variation of this fine tune as his own composition, which he calls “The Princess Augusta.”

From Project Gutenberg

Rory put a pucker on his mouth and played a little of the fine tune.

From Project Gutenberg

Of the infinite number of verses to this fine tune hardly one is printable.

From Project Gutenberg

This fine tune—in the first Mode—was always a great favourite.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• adjust
• calibrate
• tweak