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tune

 
 
/tjuːn/ verb [T]

Definition

to make small improvements to something so that it is as good as possible for a particular purpose: The project deals with tuning and optimising database performance for a leading UK charity. They need time to tune the launch of this product. They provide finely tuned teaching support appropriate to pupils' individual needs. → See also fine-tune
(Definition of tune verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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