Word Noun
enhancer
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɛnˈhænsɝ/ UK /ɛnhˈɑːnsɐ/ en·hancer UK spelling enhancers
Definition
n.a substance or tool that makes something better, stronger, or more effective. You use it to improve a specific quality or result.
n.a substance or device that increases the effectiveness, strength, or quality of something else. Often used in technical contexts to describe additives that improve performance or appearance.
Examples
“The new software is a great enhancer for productivity.”
“The chef added a small amount of citrus juice to the sauce to act as a flavor enhancer.”
“In digital signal processing, a noise enhancer is used to amplify the desired frequencies while suppressing background interference to improve the clarity of the audio.”
Etymology
From enhance + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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