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instrument
[ in-struh-muhnt ]
noun
- a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work:
surgical instruments.
- a contrivance or apparatus for producing musical sounds:
a stringed instrument.
- a means by which something is effected or done; agency:
an instrument of government.
- a device for measuring the present value of a quantity under observation.
- a mechanical or electronic measuring device, especially one used in navigation:
landing a plane by instruments.
- a formal legal document, as a draft or bond:
negotiable instruments.
- a person used by another merely as a means to some private end; tool or dupe.
verb (used with object)
- to equip with instruments, as a machine or manufacturing process:
to instrument a space vehicle.
- to arrange a composition for musical instruments; orchestrate.
instrument
noun
- a mechanical implement or tool, esp one used for precision work
surgical instrument
- music any of various contrivances or mechanisms that can be played to produce musical tones or sounds
- an important factor or agency in something
her evidence was an instrument in his arrest
- informal.a person used by another to gain an end; dupe; tool
- a measuring device, such as a pressure gauge or ammeter
- a device or system for use in navigation or control, esp of aircraft
- ( as modifier )
instrument landing
- a formal legal document
verb
- another word for orchestrate
- to equip with instruments
Other Word Forms
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Word History and Origins
Origin of instrument1
Word History and Origins
Origin of instrument1
Example Sentences
As Francis wrote, “All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents.”
He picks up any instrument and the music just falls out of his fingers.
Settings rarely turn up, nor do identifying attributes — a musician’s instrument, a scholar’s book, a geographer’s globe.
Stephanie Gutierrez, who led the investigation, said the instrument appeared unharmed, but a specialist paid for by a private party would inspect the violin to confirm its condition.
As these so-called exoplanets were being discovered, scientists began to develop instruments to analyse the chemical composition of their atmospheres.
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An instrument is a mechanical contrivance, especially one used for delicate or precision work. When should you use this noun over tool, implement, or utensil? Learn more on .
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