instrument

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

instruments

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

instrument

past (v2)

instrumented

past participle (v3)

instrumented

present participle

instrumenting

3rd person singular

instruments

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A device used to produce music.

   • The violinist was a master of her instrument.
   • But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?

2. 2.A means or agency for achieving an aspect.

3. 3.A measuring or displaying device.

   • The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.

4. 4.A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

   • The dentist set down his tray of instruments.
   • Flight within clouds must be made by reference to your instruments.
   • The scientist recorded the temperature with a thermometer, but wished he had a more accurate instrument.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To apply measuring devices.

2. 2.To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.

3. 3.To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

Overall

Uncommon· #2112

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• tool