ALL meanings of instrument
in·stru·ment
I i - noun instrument a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments. 1
- noun instrument a contrivance or apparatus for producing musical sounds: a stringed instrument. 1
- noun instrument a means by which something is effected or done; agency: an instrument of government. 1
- noun instrument a device for measuring the present value of a quantity under observation. 1
- noun instrument a mechanical or electronic measuring device, especially one used in navigation: landing a plane by instruments. 1
- noun instrument a formal legal document, as a draft or bond: negotiable instruments. 1
- noun instrument a person used by another merely as a means to some private end; tool or dupe. 1
- verb with object instrument to equip with instruments, as a machine or manufacturing process: to instrument a space vehicle. 1
- verb with object instrument to arrange a composition for musical instruments; orchestrate. 1
- noun instrument music 1
- noun instrument detail tool 1
- noun instrument means 1
- noun instrument measurement device 1
- noun instrument person: tool 1
- noun instrument legal document 1
- transitive verb instrument add instruments to 1
- noun instrument A tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work. 1
- noun Definition of instrument in Technology (programming) To install devices or instructions into hardware or software to monitor the operation of a system or component. 1
- noun instrument A device used to produce music. 0
- noun instrument A means or agency for achieving an effect. 0
- noun instrument A measuring or displaying device. 0
- noun instrument A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement. 0
- noun instrument (law) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will. 0
- noun instrument (figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal. 0
- verb instrument (Transitive Verb) To apply measuring devices. 0
- verb instrument (Transitive Verb) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan. 0
- verb instrument To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument. 0
- countable noun instrument An instrument is a tool or device that is used to do a particular task, especially a scientific task. 0
- countable noun instrument A musical instrument is an object such as a piano, guitar, or flute, which you play in order to produce music. 0
- countable noun instrument An instrument is a device that is used for making measurements of something such as speed, height, or sound, for example on a ship or plane or in a car. 0
- countable noun instrument Something that is an instrument for achieving a particular aim is used by people to achieve that aim. 0
- noun instrument a mechanical implement or tool, esp one used for precision work 0
- noun instrument any of various contrivances or mechanisms that can be played to produce musical tones or sounds 0
- noun instrument an important factor or agency in something 0
- noun instrument a person used by another to gain an end; dupe; tool 0
- noun instrument a measuring device, such as a pressure gauge or ammeter 0
- noun instrument a device or system for use in navigation or control, esp of aircraft 0
- noun instrument (as modifier) 0
- noun instrument a formal legal document 0
- verb instrument to equip with instruments 0
- noun instrument a thing by means of which something is done; means 0
- noun instrument a person used by another to bring something about 0
- noun instrument a tool or implement, esp. one used for delicate work or for scientific or artistic purposes 0
- noun instrument any of various devices for indicating or measuring conditions, performance, position, direction, etc. or sometimes, for controlling operations, esp. in aircraft or rocket flight 0
- noun instrument any of various devices producing musical sound, as a piano, drum, violin, oboe, etc. 0
- noun instrument a formal document, as a deed, contract, etc. 0
- noun instrument a written order or promise to pay a sum of money 0
- verb transitive instrument to provide with instruments 0
- verb transitive instrument to arrange (a composition) for instruments; orchestrate 0