Word: Tuner
Part of Speech: Noun
Basic Definition: A "tuner" is a device or person that helps to adjust or improve the quality of sound, especially in music. There are two main meanings for "tuner":
Usage Instructions: - When using "tuner" in a sentence, you can refer to either the device or the person depending on the context. - Remember that "tuner" is a noun, so it can be the subject or object in a sentence.
Examples: 1. Electronic Device: "I bought a new radio tuner to listen to my favorite music stations." 2. Person: "My neighbor is a piano tuner, and he fixed my piano last week."
Advanced Usage: - In the context of electronics, "tuner" can be specific to devices like "TV tuners" or "radio tuners," which can be built into a television or stereo system. - In music, a piano tuner may use special tools to ensure that each note is perfectly in tune.
Word Variants: - Tune (verb): The action of adjusting the pitch of an instrument. Example: "I need to tune my guitar before the concert." - Tuning (noun): The process of adjusting an instrument. Example: "The tuning of the piano took a long time."
Different Meanings: - "Tuner" can refer to different types of devices, such as a "tuner card" in a computer that allows it to receive television signals. - In a broader sense, it can also refer to any device that helps in adjusting settings to achieve better performance.
Synonyms: - For the electronic device meaning: receiver, decoder. - For the person meaning: piano technician, piano adjuster.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "tuner," but you might hear phrases like "to tune in" which means to start listening to or watching a broadcast.