Synonyms of the word

tune-up

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

adjustment

• n. The action of adjusting something.
• n. The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration.
• n. The settling or balancing of a financial account.
• n. The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
• n. The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim.

preparation

• n. (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
• n. That which is prepared.
• n. (countable) A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
• n. (music) Any of the objects placed between the strings of a prepared piano.

prolusion

• n. A trial before the principal performance; a prelude.
• n. An introductory essay.

readjustment

• n. a second, or subsequent adjustment.

readying

• v. present participle of ready.

registration

• n. (uncountable) The act of signing up or registering for something.
• n. (countable) That which registers or makes something official, e.g. the form or paper that registers.
• n. (uncountable) Alignment, e.g. of colors or other elements in a printing process.
• n. (uncountable) The location where guests register, especially with a hotel.
• n. (music) The art of selecting and combining the stops or registers of an organ.

warm-up

• n. The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity.
• n. Any act of preparation for a performance.
• n. A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.
• adj. Attributive use of the noun.