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tuner

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtunɝ// UK //tjˈuːnɐ// tuner Archaic Informal

n. a person who adjusts the radio or television to get the best signal. It can also mean a tool used to change the pitch of a musical instrument.

n. a person who adjusts the frequency of a radio or television receiver to receive a specific signal. In a musical context, refers to a device or person that adjusts the pitch of an instrument to ensure it is in tune.


SIMPLE

The radio tuner is broken, so I cannot find the station.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician used a digital tuner to ensure the satellite signal was strong enough for the entire building.

COMPLEX

While the lead guitarist relied on a high-precision electronic tuner, the drummer used a traditional tuning fork to maintain the acoustic integrity of the performance.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From tune (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From tune (noun) + -er (“Variety -er”).

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