Instrument
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Instrument is a noun meaning A device used to produce music.
Meaning
A device used to produce music.
More Meanings
- A means or agency for achieving an aspect.
- A measuring or displaying device.
- A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
- (law) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
- (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
- (transitive) To apply measuring devices.
- (transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
Example Sentences
The violinist was a master of her instrument.
The dentist set down his tray of instruments.
The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.
The Harpe. […] A harper with his wreſt maye tune the harpe wrong / Mys tunying of an Inſtrument ſhal hurt a true ſonge
Word Forms
- instruments
- instrumenting
- instrumented
Synonyms for instrument
Depending on context, synonyms include implement, machine, tool, utensil, measure, supervise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tool, pawn, instrumentation, oboe, guitar, means.
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