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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Meanwhile, Linkin Park’s most uptempo singles still focused on heavier themes, and their first two albums had been laboriously fine-tuned by Don Gilmore.
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
But for pre-retirees, the end of the year offers something even more valuable: the perfect window to fine-tune their retirement plans.
—Mike Zaino, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
But by collaboratively fine-tuning hardware and software layers and integrating them with classical computing resources, businesses can still leverage these systems to tackle real-world challenges.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The best bet for a health-conscious person is fine-tuning diet and exercise routines, staying up-to-date on screenings, listening to your body and going to regular doctor's appointments.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
But for pre-retirees, the end of the year offers something even more valuable: the perfect window to fine-tune their retirement plans.
—Mike Zaino, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
But by collaboratively fine-tuning hardware and software layers and integrating them with classical computing resources, businesses can still leverage these systems to tackle real-world challenges.
—Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The best bet for a health-conscious person is fine-tuning diet and exercise routines, staying up-to-date on screenings, listening to your body and going to regular doctor's appointments.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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