English dictionary

instrument

/'/I/nstr/@/m/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a device that requires skill for proper use

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the means whereby some act is accomplished

noun.act

Examples
My greed was the instrument of my destruction.

Synonyms tool

Source: WordNet 3.0
a person used by another to gain an end

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

noun.communication

Synonyms legal document legal instrument official document

Source: WordNet 3.0
the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

noun.communication

Synonyms instrumental role

Source: WordNet 3.0
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

noun.artifact

Synonyms musical instrument

Source: WordNet 3.0
That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.

noun

Source: webster1913

equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
write an instrumental score for

verb.creation

Synonyms instrumentate

Source: WordNet 3.0
address a legal document to

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

verb

Source: webster1913