instrument (Meaning)
instrument (n)
a device that requires skill for proper use
the means whereby some act is accomplished
a person used by another to gain an end
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
instrument (v)
equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
write an instrumental score for
address a legal document to
instrument (n.)
That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.
A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.
A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.
One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.
instrument (v. t.)
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
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instrument Sentence Examples
- The scientist carefully calibrated the instrument before conducting the experiment.
- The musician played a beautiful melody on his wind instrument.
- The doctor used surgical instruments to perform the operation.
- The mechanic used a specialized instrument to diagnose the car's engine problem.
- The pilot relied on the plane's instruments to navigate safely.
- The teacher used a tuning instrument to ensure the class piano was in tune.
- The surveyor used a measuring instrument to determine the exact dimensions of the property.
- The architect used drawing instruments to create a detailed blueprint of the building.
- The chef used a precise instrument to measure and portion ingredients for the recipe.
- The technician used a diagnostic instrument to pinpoint the exact location of the electrical fault.
FAQs About the word instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use, the means whereby some act is accomplished, a person used by another to gain an end, (law) a document that states s
certification,certificate,document, warrant, warranty, parchment, credentials,diploma, record
No antonyms found.
The scientist carefully calibrated the instrument before conducting the experiment.
The musician played a beautiful melody on his wind instrument.
The doctor used surgical instruments to perform the operation.
The mechanic used a specialized instrument to diagnose the car's engine problem.
