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in·stru·ment  (nstr-mnt)
n.
1. A means by which something is done; an agency.
2. One used by another to accomplish a purpose; a dupe.
3. An implement used to facilitate work. See Synonyms at tool.
4. A device for recording, measuring, or controlling, especially such a device functioning as part of a control system.
5. Music A device for playing or producing music: a keyboard instrument.
6. A legal document, such as a deed, will, mortgage, or insurance policy.
tr.v. (-mnt) in·stru·ment·ed, in·stru·ment·ing, in·stru·ments
1. To provide or equip with instruments.
2. Music To compose or arrange for performance.
3. To address a legal document to.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin nstrmentum, tool, implement, from nstruere, to prepare; see instruct.]
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variety of medical instruments


instrument  /nstrmnt/  n. 1 a tool that helps s.o. do work: The doctor used an instrument to look in the girls ears. 2 an object for making music, such as a violin, piano, or horn: She plays two musical instruments and is now learning to sing.

Thesaurus: instrument 1 a device, implement, piece of equipment. instrument

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