fine-tune

[fahyn-toon, -tyoon]

verb (used with object)

fine-tuned, fine-tuning 

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.

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 Word Forms

• fine-tuner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fine-tune¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Related Words

• adjust 
• calibrate 
• tweak