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tuning

UK
/ˈtjuːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈtuːnɪŋ/
tuning back
tuning in
tuning out
tuning up

Translations

tuningnoun
tunings
pl
accordageEmploi musical.
The piano needed tuning before the concert to ensure it sounded perfect.
Le piano avait besoin d'un accordage avant le concert pour sonner parfaitement.
réglageEmploi technique, pour l'ajustement d'un appareil ou d'un moteur.
The mechanic performed a tuning on the car's engine to enhance its fuel efficiency.
Le mécanicien a effectué un réglage du moteur de la voiture pour améliorer sa consommation de carburant.
Additional translations
accordSens figuré: harmonie, concordance.
mise au pointEmploi technique ou figuré, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
refinement
adjustment
calibration
modification
fine-tuning
tweak
tuningadjective
UK
/ˈtjuː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈtuː.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote something related to or designed for tuning (e.g., ‘a tuning fork’).
de réglageEmploi technique.
The tuning screws were tightened carefully.
Les vis de réglage ont été serrées avec soin.
Additional translations
d'accordageEmploi musical.
Synonyms
adjustive
modifiable
adjusting
fine-tuning
calibrated
adjustable
tunable
tuned
tuneverb

tuning

Gerund

tuned
Past Simple
tuned
Past Participle
tuning
Gerund
UK
/tjuːn/
US
/tuːn/
accorderPour un instrument de musique.
She took a few minutes to tune her guitar before the performance.
Elle a pris quelques minutes pour accorder sa guitare avant la représentation.
réglerPour une radio ou une télévision.
He tuned the radio to his favorite station to listen to the morning news.
Il a réglé la radio sur sa station préférée pour écouter les informations du matin.
ajusterSens général d’adaptation à une situation ou à une exigence.
The engineer tuned the software to improve its performance on older computers.
L’ingénieur a ajusté le logiciel pour améliorer ses performances sur des ordinateurs plus anciens.
Additional translations
harmoniserSens figuré : mettre en accord.
Synonyms
modify
fine-tune
align
adjust
harmonize
attune
regulate

Definitions

tuningnoun
The process of adjusting a musical instrument to achieve the correct pitch or tone.
The piano needed tuning before the concert to ensure it sounded perfect.
The act of adjusting or modifying something to improve its performance or efficiency.
The mechanic performed a tuning on the car's engine to enhance its fuel efficiency.
The state of being in harmony or agreement.
The team was in perfect tuning, working seamlessly towards their common goal.
tuningadjective
Relating to or designed for the adjustment of pitch, performance, or efficiency.
The technician struck a tuning fork before beginning the calibration.
tuneverb
To adjust a musical instrument to the correct or desired pitch.
She took a few minutes to tune her guitar before the performance.
To adjust a radio or television set to receive a particular station or channel.
He tuned the radio to his favorite station to listen to the morning news.
To adjust or adapt something to a particular situation or requirement.
The engineer tuned the software to improve its performance on older computers.
To bring into harmony or agreement.
The manager tuned the team's efforts to align with the company's goals.
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