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instrument - Dictionary definition and meaning for instrument

INSTRUMENT

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  • (noun) the means whereby some act is accomplished

    "my greed was the instrument of my destruction", "science has given us new tools to fight disease"

    synonyms : tool
  • (noun) a device that requires skill for proper use

  • (noun) any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

    synonyms : musical instrument
  • (noun) the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

    synonyms : instrumental role
  • (noun) (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

    synonyms : legal document , legal instrument , official document
  • (noun) a person used by another to gain an end

    synonyms : cat's-paw , pawn
  • (verb) address a legal document to

  • (verb) write an instrumental score for

    synonyms : instrumentate
  • (verb) equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

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