tuner
|tu/ner|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtuːnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtjuːnə/
adjusting sound or frequency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tuner' originates from the English word 'tune,' which comes from the Old French word 'ton,' meaning 'sound' or 'tone.'
Historical Evolution
'tune' evolved from the Old French 'ton' and eventually became the modern English word 'tune,' with 'tuner' being derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to adjusting musical tones, but now it also includes adjusting frequencies in electronic devices.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or person that adjusts or tunes something, especially a musical instrument or a radio receiver.
The piano tuner arrived to adjust the instrument.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42