retune

verb

re·​tune (ˌ)rē-ˈtün How to pronounce retune (audio)
-ˈtyün
retuned; retuning

transitive verb

: to tune (something) again or in a different way
retune an engine
especially : to readjust (something) in musical pitch
a guitar/string that constantly needs to be retuned
She retuned the banjo to G major.

Examples of retune in a Sentence

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Instead of the 250-W rear-hub motor ending its assistance at 15.5 mph (25 km/h), the engineers have retuned it to provide pedal-assist up to 20 mph, and a display now sits to the left on the handlebar – which is where the rider adjusts PAS levels and engages Start Assist. New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025 Hence, the propeller thrust vectors pointed opposite the intended rotation—the stiffer carbon-fibre frame and later PID retuning fixed much of that control coupling. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025 Si models feature upgraded brakes, wider low-profile tires, and sport suspension—the dampers have been retuned for 2025 to take advantage of the Civic’s stiff body structure. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The Royal House of the Netherlands said the King was retuning home after PVV's resignation, but noted that the Queen would remain in the Czech Republic for the second day of the visit as planned. Greta Bjornson, People.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for retune

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retune was in 1606

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“Retune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retune. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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