adj
Uncommon
tuned
tyoond
Tuned (adj) means Adjusted so that pitch, resonance, or performance is correct. Example: “The engine sounded smoother once it was properly tuned.”
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Adjusted so that pitch, resonance, or performance is correct.
"The tuned wind chimes sounded almost like they were playing a melody."
"The engine sounded smoother once it was properly tuned."
"The guitar was perfectly tuned, so every chord rang out clearly."
"Her race bike is finely tuned for climbing steep hills."
How to use tuned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has been adjusted to work or sound right.
Common pairings
finely tuned
well-tuned engine
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What does “tuned” mean?
The word “tuned” means adjusted so that pitch, resonance, or performance is correct. In plain terms, describes something that has been adjusted to work or sound right.
How do you pronounce “tuned”?
“Tuned” is pronounced tyoond (/tjuːnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “tuned” in a sentence?
Here is “tuned” used in a sentence: “The engine sounded smoother once it was properly tuned.”
What part of speech is “tuned”?
“Tuned” is an adjective.
Is “tuned” a common word?
“Tuned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "tuned" and "tuned in"?
"Tuned" means adjusted so that pitch, resonance, or performance is correct, as with a tuned guitar or engine. "Tuned in," as a phrasal expression, means listening to a particular station or being aware of and responsive to something, as in "tuned in to customer needs."
What is the difference between "tuned" and "in tune"?
"Tuned" describes the result of adjusting an instrument or device so its pitch or performance is correct, while "in tune" describes the state of matching the right pitch or being in harmony with something. A guitar can be tuned so that it is in tune with a piano.
What things can be described as "tuned"?
Musical instruments, engines, radios, and even algorithms or systems can be "tuned," meaning adjusted for correct pitch, resonance, or performance. The word applies wherever something is set precisely to work or sound as intended.
