Definition of instrument

Definitions

Noun

a device that requires skill for proper use

Noun

the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"

Noun

a person used by another to gain an end

Noun

(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

Noun

the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

Noun

any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

Verb

equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

Verb

write an instrumental score for

Verb

address a legal document to

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