1
: a general adjustment to ensure operation at peak efficiency
an engine tune-up
2
: a preliminary trial : warm-up
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Then there are add-ons like insurance, servicing, repairs, spare parts and tune-ups – all of which tend to be less expensive on a small-bore.
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New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The game likely served as a tune-up for Saturday’s Gotham Classic when the Terps meet Syracuse (5-5) at noon at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
And with both vying for deep playoff runs, the showdown is also a tune-up game for championship hopefuls.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
This year, in a surprise move, Wilson returned for more tune-ups.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The game likely served as a tune-up for Saturday’s Gotham Classic when the Terps meet Syracuse (5-5) at noon at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
And with both vying for deep playoff runs, the showdown is also a tune-up game for championship hopefuls.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
This year, in a surprise move, Wilson returned for more tune-ups.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tune-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune-up. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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