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fine-tune

American  
[fahyn-toon, -tyoon] / ˈfaɪnˈtun, -ˈtyun /

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 British  

verb

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

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Origin of fine-tune

First recorded in 1920–25

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