Instrument: meaning, definitions and examples

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instrument

 

[ หˆษชnstrษ™mษ™nt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To equip or furnish with instruments.

Synonyms

equip, furnish, outfit

Examples of usage

  • The doctor will instrument the surgery room with the necessary tools.

Translations

Translations of the word "instrument" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น instrumento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Instrument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัั‚ั€ัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ instrument

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅฝๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท instrument

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ instrumento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฏุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกstroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกstroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inลกtrument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ instrumento

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,639, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.