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tuning

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/tjʉːnɪŋ/ English

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verb

  1. To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.“to tune a piano or a violin”
  2. To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.“Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible.”
  3. To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.“Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows.”
  4. (e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.“My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest.”

noun

  1. Action of the verb to tune.

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