attune

verb

at·​tune ə-ˈtün How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün
attuned; attuning; attunes

transitive verb

1
: to bring into harmony : tune
2
: to make aware or responsive
attune businesses to changing trends
attunement
ə-ˈtün-mənt How to pronounce attune (audio)
-ˈtyün-
noun

Examples of attune in a Sentence

after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture
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However, the specific concerns, values, and language each group uses to describe their disappointment could differ, so effective AI consolation may need to be attuned to these nuances. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 There are large-scale merchants doing a lot of business there, so our platform is attuned for their needs. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Employees are acutely attuned to the subtleties in their supervisor’s communication, using these cues to gauge trustworthiness and interpret intentions. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Americans in Guatemala are attuned to the fact that their country often features in the U.S. political debates in the context of immigration. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attune 

Word History

Etymology

see tune entry 1

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attune was in 1592

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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attune. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

attune

verb
at·​tune ə-ˈt(y)ün How to pronounce attune (audio)
: to bring into harmony : tune
attunement noun

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