afstembare

Afstembare is a Dutch term used to describe something that can be tuned, adjusted, or harmonized to a desired state. The word is formed from the verb afstemmen (to tune or align) and the suffix -baar, which creates an adjective meaning “capable of being X.” In practice, afstembare is primarily encountered in technical and engineering contexts, but it can also appear in music and organizational settings when referring to the flexibility of a system, instrument, or plan to be calibrated or aligned.

In technical fields, afstembare components or systems are designed to allow calibration or parameter adjustment to meet specified performance criteria. This can include electronic devices, control systems, or measurement setups where precise tuning is required. In music, the concept aligns with instruments or configurations that can be adjusted to achieve a particular pitch or tonal balance. More generally, afstembare can be used metaphorically to describe policies, processes, or collaborations that are adaptable and can be synchronized with other parts of a larger system.

Related terms include afstemmen (to tune or align) and afstemming (the act of tuning or alignment). While afstembare is not the most common everyday term, it appears in manuals, specifications, and technical discussions where describeability and configurability are important.

See also: afstemmen, afstemming, afstelbaar.