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Definition of tuning

tuning

/ˈtuː.nɪŋ/
tun · ing
Plural:tunings
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tuning Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of adjusting a musical instrument to the correct pitch, or a specific system of pitches to which an instrument is adjusted.

Example

"The guitarist experimented with an open tuning to give the folk song a richer resonance."

2

The process of adjusting an engine, electronic circuit, machine, or computational model so that it operates at peak efficiency or responds to a specific frequency.

Example

"Careful tuning of the engine improved the vehicle's fuel economy and overall performance."

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• Rhymes for tuning

• Nearby Words

tunic
tunica
tunicate
tuning
tunis
tunisia
tunisian

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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