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Definition of tuneup

tuneup

/ˈtuːn.ʌp/
(UK: tune-up)
tune · up
Plural:tuneups
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tuneup Lexical Profile

tuneup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A series of routine adjustments and replacements of parts performed on a motor vehicle or machine to ensure it runs at peak efficiency.

Example

"Before embarking on the cross-country road trip, she took her car to the mechanic for a complete tuneup."

2

North American A preliminary game, match, or competition used by an athlete or team as practice to prepare for a more important event.

Example

"The exhibition match served as a helpful tuneup for the defending champions ahead of next week's tournament."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The noun is spelled either closed as 'tuneup' or hyphenated as 'tune-up', whereas the phrasal verb is always written as two separate words ('tune up').

• Nearby Words

tuneless
tunelessly
tuner
tuneup
tungabhadra
tungsten
tunic

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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