as in to adjust
to make small changes to (something) in order to improve the way it works or to make it exactly right
fine-tune a TV set fine-tune the temperature of the room They're fine-tuning interest rates to achieve economic growth without inflation.
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Recent Examples of fine-tune
But the development of any spinoffs has been put on hold as the second season of the flagship series gets fine-tuned.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The 59-foot (18-meter), three-stage rocket dropped its core booster about 2.5 minutes into flight, with the second stage firing to propel the vehicle up to orbital speeds, followed by Electron's kick stage fine-tuning the mission's orbit.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The attack surface expands dramatically when enterprises fine-tune models with their own data, creating domain-specific vulnerabilities.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Dirac Live Room Correction and near-infinite connectivity allow users to fine-tune the sound from multiple sources.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The 59-foot (18-meter), three-stage rocket dropped its core booster about 2.5 minutes into flight, with the second stage firing to propel the vehicle up to orbital speeds, followed by Electron's kick stage fine-tuning the mission's orbit.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The attack surface expands dramatically when enterprises fine-tune models with their own data, creating domain-specific vulnerabilities.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Dirac Live Room Correction and near-infinite connectivity allow users to fine-tune the sound from multiple sources.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tune
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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The blanket’s cooling properties can absorb body heat and humidity and help regulate body temperature.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 2024 production level almost matches that of 2021, when postponed shoots piled up in the aftermath of the pandemic.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Behind him, Burney carried Leilani — outfitted in a matching onesie with her dad’s name and a pair of child-sized pink earphones — up to congratulate the man who willed Florida back to glory.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine-tune. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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