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Definition of Instrument
1. Verb. Equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling.
2. Noun. A device that requires skill for proper use.
Generic synonyms: Device
3. Verb. Write an instrumental score for. "Did he instrument his major works over a short period of time?"
Category relationships: Euphony, Music
Generic synonyms: Compose, Write
Derivative terms: Instrumentation
4. Noun. The means whereby some act is accomplished. ; "Science has given us new tools to fight disease"
5. Verb. Address a legal document to.
6. Noun. A person used by another to gain an end.
7. Noun. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.
Generic synonyms: Document, Papers, Written Document
Specialized synonyms: Articles Of Incorporation, Derivative, Derivative Instrument, Negotiable Instrument, Passport, Ship's Papers, Manifest, Debenture, Power Of Attorney, Letters Of Administration, Letters Testamentary, Work Papers, Work Permit, Working Papers, Act, Enactment, Law, Bill, Measure, Brief, Legal Brief, Testament, Will, Living Will, Deed, Deed Of Conveyance, Title, Assignment, Deed Of Trust, Trust Deed, Conveyance, Income Tax Return, Return, Tax Return, Licence, License, Permit, Letters Patent, Patent, Judgement, Judgment, Legal Opinion, Opinion, Acquittance, Release, Judicial Writ, Writ, Authorisation, Authorization, Mandate, Affidavit, Written Agreement, Bill Of Indictment, Indictment, Impeachment, Arraignment, Certificate, Security
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
8. Noun. The semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
9. Noun. Any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds.
Specialized synonyms: Barrel Organ, Grind Organ, Hand Organ, Hurdy Gurdy, Hurdy-gurdy, Street Organ, Bass, Calliope, Steam Organ, Electronic Instrument, Electronic Musical Instrument, Jew's Harp, Jews' Harp, Mouth Bow, Keyboard Instrument, Music Box, Musical Box, Percussion Instrument, Percussive Instrument, Stringed Instrument, Wind, Wind Instrument
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Instrumental, Instrumentalist, Instrumentate
Definition of Instrument
1. 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.
2. v. t. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
Definition of Instrument
1. Noun. A device used to produce music. ¹
2. Noun. A measuring or displaying device. ¹
3. Noun. A tool, implement. ¹
4. Noun. (legal) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will. ¹
5. Noun. (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To apply measuring devices. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan. ¹
8. Verb. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Instrument
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Instrument
1. A tool or implement. Origin: L. Instrumentum (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Instrument
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