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1. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] a device that requires skill for proper use.
Synonyms
- optical instrument
- sonograph
- analyzer
- measuring device
- analyser
- plotter
- whip
- extractor
- cauterant
- navigational instrument
- surveyor's instrument
- arm
- cautery
- surveying instrument
- measuring system
- device
- measuring instrument
- instrument of execution
- tracer
- weapon system
- engine
- weapon
- drafting instrument
- instrument of punishment
- scientific instrument
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
Rhymes with Medical Instrument
2. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] the means whereby some act is accomplished.
Antonyms
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
3. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] a person used by another to gain an end.
Antonyms
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
4. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
Synonyms
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
5. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds.
Synonyms
- electronic musical instrument
- percussive instrument
- barrel organ
- electronic instrument
- calliope
- grind organ
- keyboard instrument
- wind
- street organ
- mouth bow
- musical instrument
- music box
- device
- musical box
- hurdy gurdy
- jew's harp
- hurdy-gurdy
- hand organ
- bass
- stringed instrument
- percussion instrument
- steam organ
- wind instrument
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
6. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.
Synonyms
- security
- testament
- living will
- income tax return
- affidavit
- letters testamentary
- work permit
- manifest
- writ
- negotiable instrument
- brief
- deed of trust
- release
- authorization
- act
- permit
- bill of indictment
- legal brief
- acquittance
- measure
- assignment
- authorisation
- document
- tax return
- title
- return
- law
- deed of conveyance
- ship's papers
- indictment
- patent
- letters of administration
- judgement
- passport
- written document
- arraignment
- papers
- conveyance
- working papers
- mandate
- licence
- derivative instrument
- will
- legal document
- official document
- debenture
- impeachment
- judgment
- articles of incorporation
- enactment
- license
- legal instrument
- derivative
- trust deed
- legal opinion
- work papers
- judicial writ
- certificate
- deed
- bill
- power of attorney
- written agreement
- opinion
Antonyms
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
7. instrument
verb. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] write an instrumental score for.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
8. instrument
verb. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] address a legal document to.
Synonyms
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
9. medical
adjective. ['ˈmɛdəkəl, ˈmɛdɪkəl'] of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art.
