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 measuring or displaying device.
- tool Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
- tool Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
instrument — full definition
- noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
- noun A device used to produce music.
- noun A person or thing used to achieve a particular purpose, often by someone else.
tool — full definition
- noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
- noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
- noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
- verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
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