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instruments

 

[ ˈɪnstrəmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical

Tools or devices used for producing musical sounds. They can be classified into categories like string, wind, percussion, and electronic instruments.

Synonyms

musical devices, musical tools.

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Word Description / Examples
instruments

General term used to refer to devices for performing tasks, but especially common in scientific, medical, or technical contexts.

  • The surgeon checked all the instruments before starting the operation.
  • The laboratory is filled with various scientific instruments for research.

Examples of usage

  • He played the guitar, one of the most popular string instruments.
  • The saxophone is a common wind instrument used in jazz music.
  • She enjoys playing the drums, a percussion instrument that requires rhythm and coordination.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

Tools or devices used by doctors or surgeons for medical procedures. They can include scalpels, forceps, and stethoscopes, among others.

Synonyms

medical devices, medical tools.

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Word Description / Examples
instruments

General term used broadly for tools or devices designed to perform tasks, especially in technical, musical, or scientific fields.

  • The laboratory is filled with various scientific instruments.
  • She plays multiple musical instruments, including the piano and the guitar.
medical tools

Refers to handheld instruments or items used by medical professionals in procedures or examinations. Often used in a more specific context compared to 'medical devices'.

  • The surgeon sterilized her medical tools before the operation.
  • A basic medical kit should include essential medical tools like scissors and tweezers.
medical devices

Specific term for equipment used for medical purposes, either in diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of health conditions.

  • The hospital just upgraded its diagnostic medical devices.
  • Insulin pumps are life-saving medical devices for diabetics.

Examples of usage

  • The surgeon carefully used the surgical instruments during the operation.
  • The doctor used a stethoscope, a common medical instrument, to listen to the patient's heartbeat.

Translations

Translations of the word "instruments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instrumentos

🇮🇳 उपकरण

🇩🇪 Instrumente

🇮🇩 instrumen

🇺🇦 інструменти

🇵🇱 instrumenty

🇯🇵 楽器

🇫🇷 instruments

🇪🇸 instrumentos

🇹🇷 enstrümanlar

🇰🇷 악기

🇸🇦 أدوات

🇨🇿 nástroje

🇸🇰 nástroje

🇨🇳 工具

🇸🇮 instrumenti

🇮🇸 tæki

🇰🇿 аспаптар

🇬🇪 ინსტრუმენტები

🇦🇿 alətlər

🇲🇽 instrumentos

Etymology

The word 'instruments' originates from the Latin word 'instrumentum', meaning a tool for performing or achieving tasks. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wide range of tools or devices used in various fields, including music and medicine.

See also: instrument, instrumental, instrumentalist, instrumentation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,087, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.