- plural of instrument.
- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
instruments
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Rather than relying on visible light, these instruments detect microwave energy naturally emitted by Earth's surface.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Obtaining these measurements requires instruments capable of distinguishing extremely fine details in the light collected from distant planetary atmospheres.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
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
Its instruments have also begun measuring ocean heights and the elevation of Greenland's massive ice sheet, providing an early demonstration of technology designed to monitor Earth's changing climate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
There are many creative ways to use these inexpensive instruments to help and inspire you, and which will fire up a child’s imagination.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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