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instrument

[in-struh-muhnt] / ˈɪn strə mənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say instrument? An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils. 

Example Sentences

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The orchestra, adroitly conducted by Carolyn Kuan, includes Chinese instruments as well Western, but it is the Chinese ones that bring life to the score.

From Los Angeles Times

If you lost an instrument, free guitars, amps and a piano for the taking fill a room next to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times

It was hard, but I think I’m an instrument of something.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, an open letter signed by more than 140 academics, campaigners and other experts cautioned that a ban would be "too blunt an instrument".

From Barron's

This observation — using a special kind of instrument — allowed astronomers to capture the initial shape of the explosion and analyse how it evolves in later stages.

From Space Scoop