INSTRUMENT
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Instrument.
How to pronounce instrument:
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Instrument - as a noun
A device that requires skill for proper use
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
analyseranalyzercauterantcautery
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drafting instrumentengineextractorharmoniumorganreed organinstrument of executioninstrument of punishmentmeasuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemmedical instrumentnavigational instrumentoptical instrumentplotterscientific instrumentsonographsurveying instrumentsurveyor's instrumenttracerarmweaponweapon systemwhipegg candlerfuse indicator regulatorfuse setterfuze setterbolus hook
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The means whereby some act is accomplished
Example: "My greed was the instrument of my destruction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tool(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
legal documentlegal instrumentofficial documentHypernyms (Closely Related)
documentpaperswritten documentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
articles of incorporationderivativederivative instrumentnegotiable instrument
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passportship's papersmanifestdebenturepower of attorneyletters of administrationletters testamentarywork paperswork permitworking papersactenactmentlawbillmeasurebrieflegal brieftestamentwillliving willdeeddeed of conveyancetitleassignmentdeed of trusttrust deedconveyanceincome tax returnreturntax returnlicencelicensepermitletters patentpatentjudgementjudgmentlegal opinionopinionacquittancereleasejudicial writwritauthorisationauthorizationmandateaffidavitwritten agreementbill of indictmentindictmentimpeachmentarraignmentcertificatesecurity
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The semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instrumental roleAny of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
musical instrumentHypernyms (Closely Related)
deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Instrument - as a verb
Equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Address a legal document to
Example Sentences
"He plays the guitar, a stringed instrument."
"The surgeon used medical instruments in the operation."
"The orchestra conductor waved his baton to signal the instruments to begin playing."
"We can hear the beautiful melody of the flute, a woodwind instrument."
"The scientist used a microscope, a scientific instrument, to study cells."
Word Game Points
Is INSTRUMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instrument is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INSTRUMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is INSTRUMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instrument is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINSTRUMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is INSTRUMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instrument is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINSTRUMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
