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 are a discipline—an instrument that forces the true cost of dependency into corporate planning and counters predatory trade behavior.

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Because of these risks, the landslide area has been extensively instrumented since 2020.

From Science Daily

The UVS instrument was able to observe the comet during a window when viewing from Mars and Earth was difficult or not possible.

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Organized chronologically, employing memorabilia, instruments, performance wear, rare photos, video and edifying signage, the exhibit rises to the task admirably.

From The Wall Street Journal

“So it’s not doing as many as possible, like sampling all the instruments in music.”

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