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

STRONGEST

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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"Our measurement protocols can be directly applied to existing precision instruments such as optical lattice clocks," says Lex Joosten, PhD student in the Basel group.

From Science Daily

Webb's powerful instruments allow scientists to zoom deep into the Helix Nebula, offering a glimpse of what could eventually happen to our own Sun and planetary system.

From Science Daily

If so, what financial instrument could I use to keep that type of income in for her?

From MarketWatch

“If there is any financial instrument more important than the stock market to the White House right now, it is U.S. Treasuries,” he added.

From Barron's

They could also marvel at scientific instruments and modern appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal

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