instrument

[in-struh-muhnt] / ˈɪn strə mənt /

NOUN

tool, implement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus appliance device equipment gadget gear gizmo machine machinery mechanism

STRONG

contraption contrivance doodad paraphernalia tackle utensil

Antonyms

WEAK

end

NOUN

means, agent

Synonyms

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material mechanism medium organ vehicle

STRONG

agency channel factor force instrumentality ministry wherewithal

Antonyms

WEAK

end

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.

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They could also marvel at scientific instruments and modern appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal

The method relies on a focused ion beam instrument that can precisely remove material at extremely small scales.

From Science Daily

This method relies on networks of seismometers, instruments designed to detect ground motion from earthquakes.

From Science Daily

The findings demonstrate how new instruments are opening fresh ways to study hidden and short-lived phenomena in distant planetary systems.

From Science Daily

A spokesperson for the government said "new debt instruments" were kept under review but that they had to represent "value for money" and "be consistent with wider fiscal objectives".

From BBC

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