- plural of instrument.
- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
instruments
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Detecting fires beneath a rainforest canopy can be surprisingly difficult, even with sophisticated instruments in orbit.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Roman relies on an intricate arrangement of mirrors and optical components to collect light from distant cosmic objects and direct it toward its two scientific instruments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
These instruments detect microwave energy naturally emitted by Earth's surface, allowing researchers to distinguish frozen seawater from the surrounding open ocean.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Shylock’s pound of flesh invokes this divine commandment, which would have been familiar to everyone in early modern Europe as governments began using bonds as financial instruments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
This site would be helpful to those learning new instruments, as well as experienced musicians who are just looking for some new music to play.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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