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tunable
This term describes a specific capacity for precision adjustment, typically within technical, electronic, or mechanical systems. It suggests a level of flexibility where a parameter can be shifted smoothly or incrementally to hit a target value, rather than being fixed or binary. It is most frequently encountered in physics, engineering, and automotive contexts.
In a broader sense, the word implies optimization. While a device might be adjustable, calling it tunable suggests a goal of peak performance or synchronization with an external signal. It carries a connotation of professional-grade control and technical sophistication.
Meanings
Capable of being adjusted or modified to achieve a specific frequency, wavelength, or performance characteristic.
Examples
The device features a tunable filter to isolate specific signal frequencies.
Is this laser tunable across the entire infrared spectrum?
I need a more tunable system if I want to optimize the engine for high altitudes.
The researcher used a tunable diode laser for the spectroscopy experiment.
The researcher used a tunable diode laser for the spectroscopy experiment.
Maybe the parameters are tunable enough to fix this bug without a full rewrite.
The ancient artifact emitted a strange, tunable hum that shifted as he touched it.
We require a tunable amplifier to handle the varying input levels of the sensor.
The software allows for tunable settings to balance performance and battery life.