tuning
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Definitions oftuning
- To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
Example: "to tune a piano or a violin"
- To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.
Example: "Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible."
- To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.
Example: "Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows."
- (e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.
Example: "My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest."
- To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.
- To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
- To give a certain tone or character to.
- To sing with melody or harmony.
- To cheek; to be impudent towards.
Example: "Are you tuning me?"
- Action of the verb to tune.
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