- plural of instrument.
- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
instruments
Example Sentences
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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
Sentinel-3's different instruments observe ice in complementary ways, helping scientists better understand changes across these vulnerable polar environments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Just remember: The companies say these are “wellness” devices, not medical instruments designed to diagnose or manage hypertension.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Local schools may take musical instruments gathering dust in your basement or attic as they did for me.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
His first three models were large, clumsy, heavy instruments, but his final masterpiece was not much larger than a heavy pocket watch.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
