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fine-tune

[fahyn-toon, -tyoon] / ˈfaɪnˈtun, -ˈtyun /
VERB
make small adjustments
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This tiny molecule travels easily between cells, helping fine tune communication and keeping neural circuits responsive.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

By clarifying how to fine tune the gyroscope's operating parameters, the research offers practical guidance for building more flexible and efficient wave energy systems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Diplomats say the alliance is looking to fine tune its rules of engagement for dealing with Russian incursions and iron out different approaches between member states.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

A former NFL quarterback and private quarterbacks coach for 3DQB, he has helped fine tune some of the best passers in the sport, from Tom Brady and Drew Brees to Matthew Stafford and Justin Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Gow has published a variation of this fine tune as his own composition, which he calls “The Princess Augusta.”

From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert




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