Tuning: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuning

 

[ ˈtjuːnɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

The activity or process of making slight changes to something such as an engine to improve its performance.

Synonyms

adjustment, calibration, fine-tuning.

Examples of usage

  • Tuning the guitar before the concert is crucial for a perfect performance.
  • The mechanic suggested some tuning adjustments for better fuel efficiency.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The adjustment or manipulation of a device or system to perform at its best.

Synonyms

adjustment, fine-tuning, optimization.

Examples of usage

  • The tuning of the antenna improved the signal reception.
  • Software tuning can enhance the speed and efficiency of a computer system.
Context #3 | Noun

music

The act of adjusting the pitch of musical instruments.

Synonyms

instrument calibration, pitch adjustment, string tuning.

Examples of usage

  • The piano tuner visits regularly to ensure proper tuning of the instrument.
  • Musicians need to practice tuning their instruments to play in harmony.

Translations

Translations of the word "tuning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afinação

🇮🇳 सुर

🇩🇪 Abstimmung

🇮🇩 penalaan

🇺🇦 налаштування

🇵🇱 strojenie

🇯🇵 調律 (ちょうりつ)

🇫🇷 accordage

🇪🇸 afinación

🇹🇷 akort

🇰🇷 조율 (조정)

🇸🇦 ضبط

🇨🇿 ladění

🇸🇰 ladenie

🇨🇳 调音 (tiáo yīn)

🇸🇮 uglaševanje

🇮🇸 stilling

🇰🇿 күйге келтіру

🇬🇪 დახვეწა

🇦🇿 tənzimləmə

🇲🇽 afinación

Etymology

The word 'tuning' originated from the Old English word 'tunian', meaning 'to make or put in order'. Over time, it evolved to include the concept of adjusting or fine-tuning to improve performance, whether in music, technology, or other areas.

See also: tune, tuneful, tunefully, tuner, tunes, tunings.

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