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tune

/tjuːn/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A melody.
  2. A song, or short musical composition.
  3. The act of tuning or maintenance.
  4. The state or condition of being correctly tuned.
  5. Temper; frame of mind.
  6. A sound; a note; a tone.
  7. To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
  8. To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.
  9. To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.
  10. (e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.
  11. To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.
  12. To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
  13. Used to show appreciation or approval of a song.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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