instrument

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Synonyms: instruments, instilment, instalment, instrumenta

Antonyms: instruments, instilment, instalment, instrumenta

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Noun

1. A [[device]] used to produce [[music]].
2. A [[means]] or [[agency]] for achieving an aspect.
3. A [[measuring]] or [[display]]ing device.
4. A [[tool]], [[implement]] used for [[manipulation]] or [[measurement]].
5. {{senseid|en|legal document}} {{lb|en|legal}} A legal document, such as a [[contract]], [[deed]], [[trust]], [[mortgage]], [[power]], [[indenture]], or [[will]], or any of a class of [[negotiable]] ones (which can be exchanged for value or money).
6. {{lb|en|figuratively}} A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To apply measuring devices.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To devise, conceive, [[cook up]], plan.
3. To [[perform]] upon an [[#Noun|instrument]]; to prepare for an [[#Noun|instrument]].

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