— fine-tuner , n.
/fuyn"toohn", -tyoohn"/ , v.t., fine-tuned, fine-tuning .
1. to tune (a radio or television receiver) to produce the optimum reception for the desired station or channel by adjusting a control knob or bar.
2. tune (def. 16).
3. to make minor adjustments in so as to produce stability, improvement, or the precise results desired: to fine-tune the nation's economy.
[ 1920-25 ]