fine-tune
verb (used with object)
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.
has fine-tuned
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present perfectof fine-tune (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Pulido started attending celebrations in mid-March and since then, his campaign has fine-tuned the appearances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Hader, a two-time Emmy winner for this role, has fine-tuned his performances to be synchronous with his directing; he helms all eight installments of this season, seven of which were made available for review.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2023
Zoe Prystajko, Huntington Beach: Possibly the best pitcher in the Southern Section, the Stanford commit has fine-tuned her swing in a breakout season at the plate, hitting .556 with seven homers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2023
Yelp has fine-tuned its efforts to identify and remove racist content since the pandemic began.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
During her residence here, she has fine-tuned the unpublished collection and written some new poetry inspired by Sitka.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2016
