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īnstrūmentum — 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.
  • means noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
  • tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
  • utensil noun A tool or implement used for a practical purpose, especially in cooking or eating.

Senses

īnstrūmentum is used for these senses in English:

  • instrument A device used to produce music.
  • instrument A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
  • means An instrument or condition to achieve a result. [late 14th c.]
  • tool Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
  • tool Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.

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.

means — full definition

  1. noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
  2. noun Financial resources or wealth.

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