fine-tune

/ˌfaɪn ˌtun/

Other forms: fine-tuning

Definitions of fine-tune

1. verb

   make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
   synonyms: calibrate, graduate

   type of:

   adjust, correct, set

   alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
2. verb

   adjust finely
   “fine-tune the engine”

   synonyms: tweak

   type of:

   tune, tune up

   adjust for (better) functioning
3. verb

   improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
   synonyms: down, polish, refine

   types:

   over-refine, overrefine

   refine too much or with excess of subtlety

   civilise, civilize, cultivate, educate, school, train

   teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

   sophisticate

   make less natural or innocent

   type of:

   ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate

   make better