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tool

[tool] / tul /




Usage

What are other ways to say tool? 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 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. 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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Although AI systems are still prone to falsely identifying problems, that development has some concerned that, without new tools, network defenders might now be put at a disadvantage.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the few customers who need greater coverage, well-established tools to do so already exist.

From Barron's

Israeli officials and analysts worry the attacks pose a growing security threat due to the release of confidential government information and individuals’ data, useful tools for foreign intelligence agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The report also found an increase in the use of tools which allowed AI agents to perform "high-stakes tasks" in critical sectors such as finance.

From BBC

It said it would also echo Musk's changes at X with a "community notes" tool for users to label misleading posts, after making cuts to moderation and fact checkers.

From BBC