Synonyms for

Tuning

Verb / ˈtu:nɪŋ / Another word for tuning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of adjusting an instrument or system to a desired performance or result.

Synonyms & similar words

tune tuneup untune adjustment calibration fine-tuning setting regulation alignment tweak adaptation modulation manipulation configuration arrangement coordination harmonization reconciliation standardization correction modification overhaul repair

Synonyms by register

Formal

adjustment calibration regulation harmonization

Informal

tweaking fiddling adjusting messing with

Literary

attunement accord concord

Antonyms

discord disharmony cacophony disagreement conflict strife

Common collocations

  • fine-tuning
  • engine tuning
  • guitar tuning
  • car tuning
  • sound tuning
  • tuning fork
  • tuning up
  • tuning in

Word family

noun tuning
verb tune
adjective tunable
adverb tunefully

Usage note

The word 'tuning' often implies making fine adjustments to achieve a desired state, especially in music or mechanics. It can also refer to adjusting a radio or television to receive a specific signal.

Example sentences

  1. The mechanic is tuning the car's engine.
  2. The musician is tuning his guitar before the performance.
  3. I need to do some tuning on my TV to get better reception.
  4. The technician is tuning the radio to a specific frequency.
  5. The athlete is tuning his body for the upcoming competition.

Quotes

  • "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents." - Ludwig van Beethoven
  • "The guitar is a small orchestra. It is polyphonic. Every string is a different color, a different voice." - Andres Segovia
  • "When in doubt, tune your guitar." - Anonymous

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