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.

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fine-tune British  

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• fine-tuner noun

Etymology

Origin of fine-tune

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

It was definitely a process that required lots of fine-tuning and looking at David as not just the king and hero that Wickham had grown up reading about at home and in Southern California churches.

From Los Angeles Times

Because many enhancers are active only in specific cell types, targeting them could offer a way to fine-tune gene expression in astrocytes without changing neurons or other brain cells.

From Science Daily

After developing and fine-tuning its detection system for more than 15 years, the coalition hopes to begin licensing the tech to carmakers and suppliers within the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

When fine-tuning Chili’s loyalty program, the company used social media to listen to its customers and understand what they value, said Craig Miller, a business strategist who previously worked with Chili’s on a consulting basis.

From MarketWatch

Saviynt has spent that time fine-tuning its platform to capture a growing demand to handle both “human and nonhuman” identity and access controls, Nayyar said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• adjust
• calibrate
• tweak