instrument

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instrument
ˈɪnstrʊm(ə)nt Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a tool or implement, especially one for precision work.
    E.g. a surgical instrument
  • a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft.
    E.g. a new instrument for measuring ozone levels
  • an object or device for producing musical sounds.
    E.g. the value of learning to play a musical instrument
  • a formal or legal document.
    E.g. execution involves signature and unconditional delivery of the instrument
verb
  • equip (something) with measuring instruments.
    E.g. engineers have instrumented rockets to study the upper atmosphere

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