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Webster 1913 Edition


Tuning

Tun′ing

(tūn′ĭng)
,
Adj.
&
Noun.
from
Tune
,
Verb.
Tuning fork
(Mus.)
,
a steel instrument consisting of two prongs and a handle, which, being struck, gives a certain fixed tone. It is used for tuning instruments, or for ascertaining the pitch of tunes.

Webster 1828 Edition


Tuning

TU'NING

,
ppr.
Uttering harmoniously or melodiously; putting in due order for making the proper sounds.

Definition 2024


tuning

tuning

English

Noun

tuning (plural tunings)

  1. Action of the verb to tune.
  2. The calibration of a musical instrument to a standard pitch.
  3. (engineering) The adjustment of a system or circuit to secure optimum performance.

Hyponyms

  • engine tuning
  • neuronal tuning
  • piano tuning

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Translations

Verb

tuning

  1. present participle of tune

French

Noun

tuning m (plural tunings)

  1. tuning, personalizing, pimping