instrument

noun countable

US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

Word Forms

singular	instrument
plural	instruments

1
a tool or piece of equipment used in science, medicine, or technology
scientific instruments such as microscopes
Synonyms and related words
General words for machinery and equipment
accouterments
apparatus
armamentarium
1. 1a
  a piece of equipment that measures something such as position, speed, or temperature
  Your compass and clock are the most essential instruments in sailing.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for machinery and equipment
  accouterments
  apparatus
  armamentarium
2
a musical instrument, for example a piano or a guitar
Do you play an instrument?
Synonyms and related words
Types of musical instruments
alto
brass
consort
3
an object that is used as a weapon
an instrument of torture/death
Synonyms and related words
General words for weapons and ammunition
ammo
ammunition
armaments
4
formalsomeone or something that can be used in order to make something happen
The government has a number of policy instruments it can use for this purpose.
instrument of:
an important instrument of quality control
Synonyms and related words
Systems and methods for doing things
modality
method
system
1. 4a
  a person who someone uses to help achieve a result
  instrument of:
  The missionaries believed they were instruments of God.
  Synonyms and related words
  People and things that are treated badly
  victim
  target
  pawn
5
legala formal legal document such as a will, contract, or deed
Synonyms and related words
Legal documents and parts of legal documents
affidavit
amendment
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