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 the engine of a race car
fine-tune the format
b
: to improve through minor alteration or revision
fine-tune the temperature of the room
fine-tune a policy
2
: to stabilize (an economy) by small-scale fiscal and monetary manipulations
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The Herman Miller Aeron chair is the gold standard in ergonomic design, with every component of it fine-tuned for optimal alignment and balance.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
As the simulation snippet, above, illustrates, there’s no need for any fine-tuning mechanisms to trigger this phenomenon.
—Big Think, 25 Nov. 2025
The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Several players added the sweeper to their arsenal and others fine-tuned their top pitches.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
As the simulation snippet, above, illustrates, there’s no need for any fine-tuning mechanisms to trigger this phenomenon.
—Big Think, 25 Nov. 2025
The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Several players added the sweeper to their arsenal and others fine-tuned their top pitches.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine-tune
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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