Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Instrument.
How to pronounce instrument:
US
Instrument - as a noun
A device that requires skill for proper use
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- analyser
- analyzer
- cauterant
- cautery
- drafting instrument
- engine
- extractor
- harmonium
- organ
- reed organ
- instrument of execution
- instrument of punishment
- measuring device
- measuring instrument
- measuring system
- medical instrument
- navigational instrument
- optical instrument
- plotter
- scientific instrument
- sonograph
- surveying instrument
- surveyor's instrument
- tracer
- arm
- weapon
- weapon system
- whip
- egg candler
- fuse indicator regulator
- fuse setter
- fuze setter
- bolus hook
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The means whereby some act is accomplished
Example: "My greed was the instrument of my destruction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- articles of incorporation
- derivative
- derivative instrument
- negotiable instrument
- passport
- ship's papers
- manifest
- debenture
- power of attorney
- letters of administration
- letters testamentary
- work papers
- work permit
- working papers
- act
- enactment
- law
- bill
- measure
- brief
- legal brief
- testament
- will
- living will
- deed
- deed of conveyance
- title
- assignment
- deed of trust
- trust deed
- conveyance
- income tax return
- return
- tax return
- licence
- license
- permit
- letters patent
- patent
- judgement
- judgment
- legal opinion
- opinion
- acquittance
- release
- judicial writ
- writ
- authorisation
- authorization
- mandate
- affidavit
- written agreement
- bill of indictment
- indictment
- impeachment
- arraignment
- certificate
- security
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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)
Any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (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.
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