Word
tuned
US/ˈtund/
UK/tjˈuːnd/
Definitions
01adjusted an instrument
B1 · Intermediate Music
v. adjusted a musical instrument so that it plays the correct notes.
v. adjusted the pitch of a musical instrument to a standard or to other instruments.
“He tuned his guitar for ten minutes before the concert started.”
“The first violinist tuned her instrument to the oboe's pitch before the rest of the orchestra followed suit.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms
02musically accurate
B1 · Intermediate Music
adj. having the correct pitch or sound.
adj. adjusted to the correct musical pitch or resonance.
“The piano sounded perfectly tuned after the professional finished his work.”
“A finely tuned instrument is essential for any professional recording session to ensure harmonic consistency across tracks.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03staying informed
B1 · Intermediate Informal
adj. paying attention to a specific radio station, TV channel, or topic.
adj. maintaining a connection to a broadcast frequency or remaining attentive to a particular subject.
“Stay tuned for the weather report right after these messages.”
“The audience remained tuned to the live feed, anxious for any updates regarding the developing situation at the border.”
Usage
Almost always appears in the phrase 'stay tuned'.
04finely adjusted
B2 · Upper Intermediate Technology
adj. adjusted very carefully to work as well as possible.
adj. precisely adjusted or calibrated to achieve maximum efficiency or performance.
“The athlete's body was a finely tuned machine after months of training.”
“The engine was so finely tuned that it produced significantly more power while consuming less fuel than the standard model.”
Idioms
01. stay tuned
02. tuned in
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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