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Definition of retune

retune

/ˌriːˈtuːn/
re · tune
Plural:retunes
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Past Simple:retuned
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Past Participle:retuned
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Present Participle:retuning
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retune Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To tune a musical instrument again or to a different pitch.

Example

"The guitarist had to retune his strings between songs because of the stage heat."

2

To adjust a radio, television, or engine again for optimal reception or performance.

Example

"Viewers were advised to retune their digital televisions after the broadcast frequencies changed."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of tuning a musical instrument, receiver, or engine again.

Example

"The mechanic suggested a complete engine retune to improve fuel efficiency."

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• Nearby Words

retrospective
retrospectively
retry
retune
return
returnable
returnee

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Retune. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/retune
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