Meanings
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noun
An object used to make music, such as a piano or guitar.
The violin is her favorite instrument.
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2
noun
A tool used for careful or precise work, especially in science or medicine.
The dentist laid out her instruments on the tray.
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3
noun
A device for measuring or showing something.
The pilot checked the instruments before takeoff.
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noun
An official or legal document such as a contract.
The lawyer prepared the legal instrument for both parties to sign.
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instrumentedinstrumentinginstruments
Derived forms
bioinstrumenthyperinstrumentinstrumentaryinstrumentationinstrumentistinstrumentiveinstrumentlikeinstrumentlymicroinstrumentreinstrument
Etymology
From Middle English instrument, from Old French instrument, from Latin īnstrūmentum (“an implement, tool”), From īnstruō (“build, construct; arrange”) + -mentum.
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