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† instruˈmentalize, v. Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ize.]
1. trans. To make or render instrumental to some end; to fashion into an instrument; to organize.
1594Carew Huarte's Exam. Wits To Rdr., Hee instrumentalized their braine in such sort, as they might receiue it with ease. Ibid. (1616) 50 If a reasonable soule informe a well instrumentalized bodie..his knowledge comes little behind that of the subtillest deuill. 1629T. Adams Medit. Creed Wks. 1862 III. 147 God first instrumentalised a perfect body, and then infused a living soul.
2. To measure or reckon by means of instruments.
1610W. Folkingham Art of Survey ii. iv. 53 If the place cannot bee brought within view, instrumentalize the tract at Randon. Ibid., To instrumentalize a distance, first point⁓forth two competent stations, and from the first quantulate the angle betwixt the marke and second station. |