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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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"We didn't have instruments or nothing. We just banged on the desk. And every other day, we would write a rap to try and impress each other."

From BBC

Pichon said the action plan and a "fuel traceability model" were being proposed "as instruments to try to reach an agreement, a pathway to gain access to fuel."

From Barron's

But investors should be aware that investing in pre-IPO instruments can be a speculative move, with heightened volatility and limited liquidity.

From MarketWatch

The bank said it plans to offer an institutional settlement instrument to regulated financial-services firms operating in capital markets and the commercial-banking space in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, he’ll perform with “The General,” described as “part instrument, part sculpture.”

From Los Angeles Times