instrument

Definitions

1. 1noun

   That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.

2. 2noun

   A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.

3. 3noun

   A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.

4. 4noun

   One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.

5. 5transitive verb

   To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

6. 6noun

   the means whereby some act is accomplished

   "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"

   "science has given us new tools to fight disease"

   Synonyms

   tool
7. 7noun

   a device that requires skill for proper use

8. 8noun

   any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

9. 9noun

   the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

10. 10noun

    (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

11. 11noun

    a person used by another to gain an end

    Synonyms

    pawn
12. 12verb

    address a legal document to

13. 13verb

    write an instrumental score for

    Synonyms

    instrumentate
14. 14verb

    equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling