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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This means marketing audits will vary from company to company, and initiative to initiative; however, common elements include: Goal Alignment Marketing leaders need to ask themselves if the strategies and tactics are still attuned to the organization’s greater goals. Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The educator is attuned to the child and notices if a child becomes overly frustrated, sad or scared and pivots to address the child’s needs. Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Memorizing a poem first thing in the morning became a way of attuning me to a different logic. Charley Locke, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025 Although your underlying sales methodology should stay the same, your approach to sales training and its delivery must be culturally attuned to be effective. Julie Thomas, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 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 11 Apr. 2025.

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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