Tuner: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuner

 

[ หˆtjuหnษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyetel

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accordeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afinador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akort cihazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠœ๋„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุงุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ladiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ladiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒ่ฐๅ™จ

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stillitรฆki

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผner

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: tune, tuneful, tunefully, tunes, tuning, tunings.

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.