1
: one that tunes
a piano tuner
2
: something used for tuning
specifically
: the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into audio or video signals
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Even in-car station streaming using your smartphone or built-in dashboard apps rather than a regular tuner has its appeal, namely the lack of interference and the ability to listen even while far away from the transmitter.
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Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
On Wednesday, the German tuner unveiled a four-door convertible version of Mercedes-Benz’s G-Wagen with rear-hinged doors and an 820 horsepower V-8 engine—and that almost seems tasteful compared to other Mansory creations as of late.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
The boombox can be connected to any analog audio source via a 3.5mm AUX input for playing music from a radio tuner, turntable or even a MiniDisc.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Maybe it's meant to inspire the next wave of modifiers and tuners.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Richard Wagoner, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
On Wednesday, the German tuner unveiled a four-door convertible version of Mercedes-Benz’s G-Wagen with rear-hinged doors and an 820 horsepower V-8 engine—and that almost seems tasteful compared to other Mansory creations as of late.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
The boombox can be connected to any analog audio source via a 3.5mm AUX input for playing music from a radio tuner, turntable or even a MiniDisc.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Maybe it's meant to inspire the next wave of modifiers and tuners.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Tuner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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tuner
noun
tun·er
ˈt(y)ü-nər 
1
: one that tunes
a piano tuner
2
: something used for tuning
especially
: the part of a receiving set that converts radio signals into sound or pictures
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