tune-up

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tune-up

/ˈtunˌʌp/ US

noun tune-ups

A series of adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance
A series of preparations for vigorous exercise; a warm-up
A match or race (frequently one exhibition in nature) contested as preparation for a match or race of high stakes.

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@misc{tune_up_2026,
  title = {tune-up},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/tune-up},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}