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instrumentation

Instrumentation (noun) means the set of instruments used for a task, or the way they are used. Example: “The lab upgraded its instrumentation to run more precise tests.”

noun

The set of instruments used for a task, or the way they are used.

"The lab upgraded its instrumentation to run more precise tests."

The particular combination of musical instruments used in a piece.

"The song's instrumentation includes strings, brass, and a full choir."

The gauges and displays on a vehicle or machine that show its status.

"The car's instrumentation lit up as soon as the engine started."

How to use instrumentation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe tools or instruments involved in something, or their arrangement.

Common pairings

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Word forms

instrumentations plural

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Synonyms

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orchestration instrumentality

Related words

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Rhymes for instrumentation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “instrumentation” mean?

The word “instrumentation” means the set of instruments used for a task, or the way they are used. In plain terms, the tools or instruments involved in something, or their arrangement.

How do you use “instrumentation” in a sentence?

Here is “instrumentation” used in a sentence: “The lab upgraded its instrumentation to run more precise tests.”

What part of speech is “instrumentation”?

“Instrumentation” is a noun.

Is “instrumentation” a common word?

“Instrumentation” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “instrumentation” have?

“Instrumentation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the set of instruments used for a task, or the way they are used.

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