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Fine-tune (Verb)

Meaning 1

Make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring; "calibrate an instrument"; "graduate a cylinder".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The engineer worked to fine-tune the equipment to ensure accurate measurements could be taken during the experiment.
  • To fine-tune her telescope, the astronomer adjusted the lenses until a clear image of the galaxy appeared.
  • Researchers fine-tune their microscopes daily to obtain precise microscopic images of the samples under study.
  • Scientists fine-tune laboratory devices to prevent variations in results and data due to instrument malfunction.
  • The company fine-tuned their product to better meet customer requirements after analyzing the initial feedback.

Synonyms

  • Calibrate
  • Graduate

Hypernyms

  • Adjust
  • Set

Meaning 2

Adjust finely; "fine-tune the engine".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The engineers will fine-tune the satellite's instruments to ensure accurate data collection during its mission.
  • She spent hours fine-tuning the recipe to get the perfect balance of flavors in her award-winning cake.
  • The team fine-tuned their strategy to outmaneuver their opponents in the championship game.
  • In order to increase fuel efficiency, the mechanics fine-tuned the car's engine and transmission.
  • The technicians fine-tuned the audio settings to provide crystal-clear sound during the concert.

Synonyms

  • Tweak

Hypernyms

  • Tune Up

Meaning 3

Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; "refine one's style of writing".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • She spent hours fine-tuning her piano skills to perfect the difficult piece.
  • The designer took several weeks to fine-tune the new smartphone app before releasing it.
  • The coach helped the young athlete fine-tune her techniques to compete at the national level.
  • The writer worked closely with the editor to fine-tune her manuscript before publication.
  • The team of engineers carefully fine-tuned the car's engine to maximize its performance.

Synonyms

  • Refine
  • Polish
  • Down

Hypernyms

  • Meliorate
  • Better
  • Improve
  • Ameliorate

Hyponyms

  • Civilize
  • Over-refine
  • Educate
  • Overrefine
  • Cultivate
  • School
  • Civilise
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