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We think the answer is "TUNING" which means:
- noun
- • (music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency verb
- • To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
- • To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.
- • To adjust the frequency on a radio or tv set, so as to receive the desired channel.
- • (e.g. of senses or faculties) to adapt to or direct towards a particular target.
- • To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.
- • To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.
- • To give a certain tone or character to.
- • To sing with melody or harmony.
- • To cheek; to be impudent towards.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to do some tuning on my guitar before the concert."
- • "The mechanic performed a tuning on my car to improve its performance."
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