Instrument: meaning, definitions and examples
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instrument
[ หษชnstrษmษnt ]
music
A tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work. A device for producing musical sounds. A means or agency for achieving a particular end.
Synonyms
appliance, device, implement, means, tool
Examples of usage
- He plays a musical instrument called the guitar.
- The surgeon carefully sterilized the instruments before the operation.
- Diplomacy is often considered an important instrument for resolving conflicts.
finance
A written legal document such as a contract, that serves to formally record a fact, agreement, or obligation.
Synonyms
agreement, contract, deed, document
Examples of usage
- The loan agreement was signed by both parties as a legal instrument.
- The deed to the property is an important legal instrument.
Translations
Translations of the word "instrument" in other languages:
๐ต๐น instrumento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Instrument
๐ฎ๐ฉ alat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝััััะผะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ instrument
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅฝๅจ
๐ซ๐ท instrument
๐ช๐ธ instrumento
๐น๐ท alet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฏุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกstroj
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกstroj
๐จ๐ณ ๅทฅๅ ท
๐ธ๐ฎ inลกtrument
๐ฎ๐ธ tรฆki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแ แฃแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ instrumento
Word origin
The word 'instrument' originated from Latin 'instrumentum', meaning a tool or implement, which is derived from the verb 'instruere' meaning 'to instruct, equip'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings including musical instruments, legal documents, and tools for scientific purposes. The concept of instruments has been integral to human civilization, aiding in communication, exploration, and creativity.
See also: instrumental, instrumentalist, instrumentation, instruments.