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| in·stru·ment [ ínstrəmənt ] |
noun (plural in·stru·ments) |
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1. tool: a tool or mechanical device, especially one used for precision work in science, medicine, or technology
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2. music object that produces music: an object used to produce music, e.g. a flute, guitar, or drum
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3. measurements measuring device: a device that measures or controls something, e.g. a speedometer or voltmeter
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4. means of doing something: somebody or something used as a means of achieving a desired result or accomplishing a particular purpose
  They view standardized testing as an instrument for improving the schools.
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5. object used for purpose: an object that has been or could be used for a purpose
hit by a blunt instrument
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6. law document: a legal document
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formal
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transitive verb (past and past participle in·stru·ment·ed, present participle in·stru·ment·ing, 3rd person present singular in·stru·ments) |
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1. [ ínstrə mènt ] music arrange music: to write or arrange a piece of music for performance on musical instruments
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2. measurements supply with measuring devices: to equip something with instruments for measurement or control
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| [13th century. Via French< Latin instrumentum< instruere "prepare" (see instruct)] |
