tuner

noun

tun·​er ˈtü-nər How to pronounce tuner (audio)
ˈtyü-
1
: one that tunes
a piano tuner
2
: something used for tuning
specifically : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into audio or video signals

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That means a turntable, FM tuner or other line-level devices retain their original sonic character. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Though there are many crowdfunding horror stories, the Roadie guitar tuner is not one of them. Paul Ridden june 17, New Atlas, 17 June 2025 Nearly three years after its Broadway bow, the touring version of director Jessica Stone’s original production of that Jeanine Tesori tuner has finally reached downtown Chicago. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 The engine develops 276 hp in street trim, but tuners could extract twice as much. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tuner

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tuner was circa 1801

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“Tuner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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tuner

noun
tun·​er ˈt(y)ü-nər How to pronounce tuner (audio)
1
: one that tunes
a piano tuner
2
: something used for tuning
especially : the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into sound or pictures

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