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tuner

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːnə/
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Definition of tuner

noun

  • a person who tunes musical instruments, especially pianos.
  • an electronic device for tuning a guitar or other instrument.
  • an electronic device for varying the frequency to which a radio or television is tuned.
  • a separate unit for detecting and preamplifying a programme signal and supplying it to an audio amplifier.
  • a person who tunes car engines or other machines.

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