Simple Definition of attune

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attune

verb

əˈtuːn How to pronounce attune (audio)
British əˈtjuːn
attunes; attuned; attuning
: to cause (a person, company, etc.) to have a better understanding of what is needed or wanted by a particular person or group
usually + to
It is important to attune the company to the needs of its customers.
often used as (be) attuned
The company is attuned to the needs of its customers.
He is more attuned to the political climate of the region.

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