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tuned

v. · adj.
US //ˈtund// UK //tjˈuːnd// tuned
  1. 1 adjusted an instrument (v.)
    B1 Intermediate Music

    adjusted a musical instrument so that it plays the correct notes.

    adjusted the pitch of a musical instrument to a standard or to other instruments.

    Example

    He tuned his guitar for ten minutes before the concert started.

    Example

    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'.

  2. 2 musically accurate (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate Music

    having the correct pitch or sound.

    adjusted to the correct musical pitch or resonance.

    Example

    The piano sounded perfectly tuned after the professional finished his work.

    Example

    A finely tuned instrument is essential for any professional recording session to ensure harmonic consistency across tracks.

    • out of tune
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  1. 3 staying informed (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate Informal

    paying attention to a specific radio station, TV channel, or topic.

    maintaining a connection to a broadcast frequency or remaining attentive to a particular subject.

    Example

    Stay tuned for the weather report right after these messages.

    Example

    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'.

  2. 4 finely adjusted (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical

    adjusted very carefully to work as well as possible.

    precisely adjusted or calibrated to achieve maximum efficiency or performance.

    Example

    The athlete's body was a finely tuned machine after months of training.

    Example

    The engine was so finely tuned that it produced significantly more power while consuming less fuel than the standard model.

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