fine-tune

verb

ˈfīn-ˈtün 

fine-tuned; fine-tuning; fine-tunes

transitive verb

1

a

: to adjust precisely so as to bring to the highest level of performance or effectiveness

fine-tune a TV set

fine-tune the format

b

: to improve through minor alteration or revision

fine-tune the temperature of the room

2

: to stabilize (an economy) by small-scale fiscal and monetary manipulations

Examples of fine-tune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to preparing June’s couture display, Scognamiglio is busy fine-tuning a strategy for a ready-to-wear relaunch, although plans are still in the works. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 May 2025

This strategy provides a space to critique your performance and fine-tune your delivery. 5. —Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

With the 39-foot-wide (12 meters) antenna in place, the mission will soon enter its commissioning phase, in which the team will fine-tune the satellite's systems. —Julian Dossett, Space.com, 12 May 2025

Saravia tends to work with Watkins after the main training session is over, fine-tuning the nuances of a striker’s game. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fine-tune

• afternoon
• forenoon
• honeymoon
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon