Tuner: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuner

 

[ ˈtjuːnər ]

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:

🇵🇹 afinador

🇮🇳 सुर साधक

🇩🇪 Stimmgerät

🇮🇩 penyetel

🇺🇦 налаштовувач

🇵🇱 stroiciel

🇯🇵 チューナー

🇫🇷 accordeur

🇪🇸 afinador

🇹🇷 akort cihazı

🇰🇷 튜너

🇸🇦 ضابط

🇨🇿 ladič

🇸🇰 ladič

🇨🇳 调谐器

🇸🇮 uglaševalec

🇮🇸 stillitæki

🇰🇿 тюнер

🇬🇪 ტიუნერი

🇦🇿 tüner

🇲🇽 afinador

Word origin

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.