finely-tuned
|fine-ly-tuned|
/ˈfaɪnli tjuːnd/
(fine-tune)
precise adjustment
Etymology
'finely-tuned' originates from the verb 'fine-tune,' which combines 'fine,' meaning 'of high quality,' and 'tune,' meaning 'to adjust or regulate.'
'fine-tune' evolved from the practice of adjusting musical instruments to achieve the desired sound, eventually being applied to other contexts.
Initially, it meant 'to adjust musical instruments,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'precisely adjusted for any purpose.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
precisely adjusted or optimized for a specific purpose or function.
The orchestra's performance was a result of finely-tuned coordination among the musicians.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 15:39