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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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She will lead performances of Handel’s “Messiah,” featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and Christmas-themed program of works by Corelli for her lively period instrument ensemble, “Le Concert d’Astrée.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It might have sunk without a ripple," Deighton later recalled, "but it did very well, because the critics used me as a blunt instrument to beat Ian Fleming over the head."

From BBC

There are also practical considerations: Gold sitting in a vault has less liquidity as an investment than the financial instruments typically sitting in state portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miss Mathis pointed to a display of musical instruments hanging on the wall.

From Literature

“Don’t need one of those instruments. You couldn’t pay me enough to have a telephone. Though it sounds like that’s what you tried to do. Pay us off.”

From Literature