- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
- plural of instrument.
instruments
Example Sentences
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These cameras are standard spacecraft instruments that detect bright objects in space and help determine a spacecraft's orientation and position.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Catching them in nets and fitting the instruments takes about 20 minutes: a brief stressful episode after which the animals return to normal behavior.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The chairman has a few instruments for holding a committee together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Despite being unable to read sheet music, Parton played several instruments including the banjo, harp, piano and saxophone.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
When the tune ended, the instruments sailed toward the ceiling and out of reach.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
