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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
informala 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 51Թ Forms
- underinstrument noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of instrument1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of instrument1
Example Sentences
Liam promised to take Nick to Denmark Street, an area of London famous for musical instrument shops, to buy "whatever guitar I wanted".
She holds her head high whether playing piccolo or the 6-foot contrabass flute, as if her instrument were a magic wand used to activate her voice in the highest registers and the deepest.
The Beach Boys’ founding member never seemed to encounter a genre, instrument or movement he didn’t want to incorporate into his soundscape.
Wilson never seemed to encounter a genre, instrument or movement he didn’t want to incorporate into his soundscape.
He took accordion lessons, but set the instrument aside after six weeks.
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When To Use
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 Thesaurus.com.
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