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
- 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.
means — full definition
- noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
- noun Financial resources or wealth.