N> (From musical, possibly via automotive, usage) To optimise a program or system for a particular eNviroNmeNt, especially by adjustiNg Numerical parameters desigNed as hooks for tuNiNg, e.g. by chaNgiNg "#defiNe" liNes iN C. ONe may "tuNe for time" (fastest executioN), "tuNe for space" (least memory use), or "tuNe for coNfiguratioN" (most efficieNt use of hardware). See bum, hot spot, haNd-hackiNg. [JargoN File] (1999-06-05)