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fine-tune

[fahyn-toon, -tyoon] / ˈfaɪnˈtun, -ˈtyun /
VERB
make small adjustments
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That means scientists could potentially fine-tune the exchange statistics experimentally, creating opportunities to explore a wide range of new quantum phenomena.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Then and now, Addicks helps young sorority hopefuls fine-tune their networking skills, clean up their social media, learn how to chat with strangers and perfect their style.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

DeMaio filed for the ballot initiative in 2021 and 2023, but did not move forward with the signature collection process in order to fine-tune the ballot language.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But at the same time, she warns that researchers need to continue to fine-tune the definition of the term as the evolving science dictates.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Instruments that can bend most pitches enough to fine-tune them during a performance — and this includes most orchestral instruments — also tend to play the "pure" intervals.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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