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fine-tune
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fine-tune something 
1. Lit. to make delicate adjustments in some mechanical or electronic device. It took a while to fine-tune the flute, but it was worth it.
2. Fig. to make small alterations in a plan or procedure. We need to spend some time fine-tuning the scheme, then we will seek approval.


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Its independent variable speed drives allow for job-to-job fine-tuning of the rotary head-toindividual brush speed ratio by the system operator.
The software offers a wide selection of photo editing features, ranging from automatic tools for quick fixes to precision controls for fine-tuning.
Whether it's fine-tuning energy consumption or planning for when the lights go out, the latest issue of the Journal of Property Management has the answers.
 
 
 
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