tuner

/ˈtuːnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used to adjust or control the pitch or frequency of sound, especially in music or radio broadcasting.

“She needed a good tuner to adjust the guitar strings.”

2. verb

To adjust or control the pitch or frequency of something, especially in music or radio broadcasting.

“He tuned the piano to the correct pitch.”

3. noun

A person who tunes or repairs musical instruments, especially guitars or pianos.

“The tuner examined the broken piano strings and recommended repairs.”

4. noun

A device or program used to adjust or control the display settings on a computer or television.

“She needed to adjust the tuner settings on her TV to get the right channel.”

Synonyms

  • adapter
  • adjuster