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instrument
[ in-struh-muhnt ]
/ ˈɪn strə mənt /
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noun
verb (used with object)
to equip with instruments, as a machine or manufacturing process: to instrument a space vehicle.
to arrange a composition for musical instruments; orchestrate.
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British Dictionary definitions for instrument
instrument
noun (ˈɪnstrəmənt)
verb (ˈɪnstrəˌmɛnt) (tr)
another word for orchestrate (def. 1)
to equip with instruments
Word Origin for instrument
C13: from Latin instrūmentum tool, equipment, from instruere to erect, furnish; see instruct
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Medical definitions for instrument
instrument
[ ĭn′strə-mənt ]
n.
A tool or implement, as for surgery.
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