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tuning

Pronunciation: [ˈtuːnɪŋ]

Word

Context: "music"

(noun) the process of adjusting a musical instrument so that it plays the right notes. It's like making sure a guitar or piano sounds good and is in the right key.

Example

The tuning of the violin took a few minutes before the concert started.

Example

The piano was out of tuning, and it didn't sound nice when played.

Example

How do you know if your guitar needs tuning?

Context: "adjustment"

(verb) to change or adjust something to make it work better. For example, if you tune a radio, you make it pick up the right station.

Example

She is tuning her bike to make sure it rides smoothly.

Example

He is not tuning the engine, so the car keeps making weird noises.

Example

Are you tuning your computer settings for better performance?

Context: "preparation"

(noun) a state of being prepared or ready for something, like mentally or physically getting set for an event.

Example

His tuning for the big race helped him run faster.

Example

Her lack of tuning left her feeling unprepared for the test.

Example

What kind of tuning do you do before a competition?

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