noun๐ShareA device used to produce music."The violinist was a master of her instrument."musicutensildeviceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA means or agency for achieving an effect.""In school, tests are instruments for measuring student learning." "utilitytechnologydevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA measuring or displaying device."The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity."devicetechnologyelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement."The dentist set down his tray of instruments."utensiltechnicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will."A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value."lawbusinesspropertyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal."The corrupt CEO saw his employees as mere instruments to increase company profits. "humanpersonjoborganizationinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo apply measuring devices."The surveyor will instrument the bridge with sensors to monitor its structural integrity. "technicalscienceindustrytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo devise, conceive, cook up, plan."The students instrumented a clever plan to surprise their teacher on her birthday. "planactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument."a sonata instrumented for orchestra"musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading