Instrument Definition

ĭnstrə-mənt

instrumented, instruments

noun

instruments

A tool or implement, esp. one used for delicate work or for scientific or artistic purposes.

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A thing by means of which something is done; means.

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Any of various devices for indicating or measuring conditions, performance, position, direction, etc. or, sometimes, for controlling operations, as in an aircraft.

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A person used by another to bring something about.

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Any of various devices designed or used to produce musical sound, as a piano, drum, violin, oboe, etc.

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end

verb

instrumented

To provide with instruments.

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To arrange (a composition) for instruments; orchestrate.

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To apply measuring devices.

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To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.

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retool
instrumentate

adjective

Of or having to do with instrument flying.

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Other Word Forms of Instrument

Noun

Singular:

instrument

Plural:

instruments

Origin of Instrument

Middle English from Old French from Latin īnstrūmentum tool, implement from īnstruere to prepare instruct

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French instrument, from Latin īnstrūmentum (“an implement, tool”). suffix -mentum.

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