Definition of Instrument

1. Verb. Equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling.

Generic synonyms: Equip, Fit, Fit Out, Outfit
Derivative terms: Instrumentation, Instrumentation

2. Noun. A device that requires skill for proper use.

3. Verb. Write an instrumental score for. "Did he instrument his major works over a short period of time?"
Exact synonyms: Instrumentate
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"
Exact synonyms: Tool
Generic synonyms: Agency, Means, Way
Derivative terms: Instrumental

5. Verb. Address a legal document to.
Generic synonyms: Address, Direct

6. Noun. A person used by another to gain an end.
Exact synonyms: Cat's-paw, Pawn
Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter

7. Noun. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.

8. Noun. The semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
Exact synonyms: Instrumental Role
Generic synonyms: Participant Role, Semantic Role

9. Noun. Any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds.

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

instructive theory
instructively
instructiveness
instructives
instructological
instructology
instructor
instructors
instructorship
instructorships
instructour
instructress
instructresses
instructrix
instructs
instrument (current term)
instrument flying
instrument landing
instrument landing system
instrument of execution
instrument of punishment
instrument of torture
instrument panel
instrumental
instrumental amusia
instrumental case
instrumental cases
instrumental conditioning
instrumental music
instrumental rationality

Other Resources:

Search for Instrument on Dictionary.com!Search for Instrument on Thesaurus.com!Search for Instrument on Google!Search for Instrument on Wikipedia!

Search