fine-tuned; fine-tuning; fine-tunes
1
a
: to adjust precisely so as to bring to the highest level of performance or effectiveness
fine-tune a TV set
fine-tune the format
b
: to improve through minor alteration or revision
fine-tune the temperature of the room
2
: to stabilize (an economy) by small-scale fiscal and monetary manipulations
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Instead of producing single malt whiskies, Torii chose to fine-tune the tastes and flavors of his products by blending superior base whiskies for Japanese consumers.
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Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Its rituals have been fine-tuned and time-tested to respond to human needs.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Alison analyzes vast amounts of past performance data, providing actionable insights that help brands fine-tune their creative strategies in real time, ensuring that each campaign resonates more effectively with its target audience.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Firefighters can fine-tune the spay of foam or water by adjusting the nozzle.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Its rituals have been fine-tuned and time-tested to respond to human needs.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
Alison analyzes vast amounts of past performance data, providing actionable insights that help brands fine-tune their creative strategies in real time, ensuring that each campaign resonates more effectively with its target audience.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Firefighters can fine-tune the spay of foam or water by adjusting the nozzle.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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