Antonyms for fine tune

Grammar : Verb

Spell : fahyn-toon, -tyoon

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪnˈtun, -ˈtyun

Definition of fine tune

Origin : also fine-tune, 1969, a back-formation from fine-tuning (1924), originally in reference to radio receivers. From fine (adj.) + tune (v.). Related: Fine-tuning.

As in modulate : verb adjust, harmonize
As in temper : verb calm, moderate
As in adjust : verb become or make prepared, adapted
As in adjust : verb mechanically alter, especially to
As in adjust : verb bring into agreement or to a standard
As in edit : verb rewrite, refine
As in alter : verb change
As in fine-tune : verb make small adjustments

Example sentences :

This fine tune—in the first Mode—was always a great favourite.
Extract from : « The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties » by Richard Runciman Terry

Rory put a pucker on his mouth and played a little of the fine tune.
Extract from : « The Lost Pibroch » by Neil Munro

Of the infinite number of verses to this fine tune hardly one is printable.
Extract from : « The Shanty Book, Part I, Sailor Shanties » by Richard Runciman Terry

Gow has published a variation of this fine tune as his own composition, which he calls “The Princess Augusta.”
Extract from : « The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. » by Robert Burns and Allan Cunningham

Synonyms for fine tune

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