fine-tune

[ fahyn-toon, -tyoon ]

/ ˈfaɪnˈtun, -ˈtyun /

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verb (used with object), fine-tuned, fine-tun·ing.

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.

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Origin of fine-tune

First recorded in 1920–25

OTHER WORDS FROM fine-tune

fine-tuner, noun

Words nearby fine-tune

finesse, finest, finestra, fine structure, fine-tooth comb, fine-tune, finfish, finfoot, fin-footed, Fingal's Cave, finger

How to use fine-tune in a sentence

As this list shows, punishments typically run to a short-ish jail sentence and/or a moderately hefty fine.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The band turned back around, raising a lively tune to signal life would go on.
Funeral Protest Is Too Much for NYPD Union Boss|Michael Daly|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Hey, whatever keeps those lecherous freaks from sexually assaulting humans is fine by us.
Zebra Finches, Dolphins, Elephants, and More Animals Under the Influence|Bill Schulz|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It starts off like any other Lana tune, replete with minor chords and humming, distorted vocals.
The 14 Best Songs of 2014: Bobby Shmurda, Future Islands, Drake, and More|Marlow Stern|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

There are instances in which private rehoming works out fine and is the best solution for the struggling family and the children.
Judge: Rehoming Kids Is Trafficking|Tina Traster|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A small book, bound in full purple calf, lay half hidden in a nest of fine tissue paper on the dressing-table.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett
A flash of surprise and pleasure lit the fine eyes of the haughty beauty perched up there on the palace wall.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
A fancy came into my head that I would entertain the king and queen with an English tune upon this instrument.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour, and make a fat offering, and then give place to the physician.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
His strong legs and his broad, spade-like feet helped to make him a fine swimmer.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for fine-tune

fine-tune

verb

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

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