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instrument — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • instrument noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
  • tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

Senses

instrument is used for these senses in English:

  • instrument A device used to produce music.
  • instrument A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
  • tool Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.

instrument — full definition

  1. noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
  2. noun A device used to produce music.
  3. noun A person or thing used to achieve a particular purpose, often by someone else.

tool — full definition

  1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
  2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
  3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
  4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
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