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fine-tune

[fahyn-toon, -tyoon]

fine-tune

[fahyn-toon, -tyoon]
verb (used with object), fine-tuned, fine-tun·ing.
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 (def. 12).
3.
to make minor adjustments in so as to produce stability, improvement, or the precise results desired: to fine-tune the nation's economy.

Origin:
1920–25

fine-tun·er, noun
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fine-tune
 
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(tr) to make fine adjustments to (something) in order to obtain optimum performance

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