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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Reviewing data on viewer retention, peak times and engagement can help you fine-tune your content and streaming schedule to maximize impact.
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Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Other ESPNers optimize each clip, fine-tuning titles, descriptions and thumbnails, which themselves have the capability to go viral.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
For Snider, FilmNation was a chance to get back in the game of fine-tuning scripts and helping directors hone their work.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
In her seven months as president of Beast Industry Studios, Henson has noticed Donaldson growing more patient and fine-tuning his sense of when employees need encouragement.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
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Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Other ESPNers optimize each clip, fine-tuning titles, descriptions and thumbnails, which themselves have the capability to go viral.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
For Snider, FilmNation was a chance to get back in the game of fine-tuning scripts and helping directors hone their work.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
In her seven months as president of Beast Industry Studios, Henson has noticed Donaldson growing more patient and fine-tuning his sense of when employees need encouragement.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine-tune. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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