# enhancer

/ɛnˈhænsɝ/ (US) · /ɛnhˈɑːnsɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enhancer
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a substance or tool that makes something better, stronger, or more effective. You use it to improve a specific quality or result.

For teachers: 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.

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