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Meaning of 'instrument' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Instrument [ 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.
- A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.
- A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.
- One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.
2 . Instrument [ v. t.]
- To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

Meaning of 'instrument' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . instrument [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the means whereby some act is accomplished
Example in sentence:
  • my greed was the instrument of my destruction;
  • science has given us new tools to fight disease

Nearby Words:

insabbatati insafety insalivation insalubrious insalubrity insalutary insanability insanable insanableness insanably

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