Tuner: meaning, definitions and examples
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tuner
[ หtjuหnษr ]
musical instrument
A tuner is a device used to adjust the pitch of musical instruments. It can be manual or electronic, and helps musicians achieve accurate tuning.
Synonyms
pitch adjuster, tuning device
Examples of usage
- She used a tuner to make sure her guitar was in tune before the performance.
- The piano tuner came to the house to tune the grand piano.
radio or television
A tuner is a device used to select specific radio or television signals. It allows users to tune in to different channels or stations.
Synonyms
channel selector, signal receiver
Examples of usage
- He adjusted the tuner on the radio to find his favorite station.
- The television tuner needed to be replaced because it was no longer picking up signals.
Translations
Translations of the word "tuner" in other languages:
๐ต๐น afinador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฐ เคธเคพเคงเค
๐ฉ๐ช Stimmgerรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyetel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐััะพะฒัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ stroiciel
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท accordeur
๐ช๐ธ afinador
๐น๐ท akort cihazฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุงุจุท
๐จ๐ฟ ladiฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ladiฤ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐ่ฐๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ uglaลกevalec
๐ฎ๐ธ stillitรฆki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tรผner
๐ฒ๐ฝ afinador
Etymology
The word 'tuner' originated from the verb 'tune,' which comes from the Old English word 'tunian' meaning 'to make musical sounds.' Over time, 'tuner' evolved to refer to devices used for adjusting musical instruments and selecting radio or television signals.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,023, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25021 deprecate
- 25022 whiting
- 25023 tuner
- 25024 ameliorated
- 25025 wagering
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