Pronunciation

/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A tool, device, or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose, especially one used in scientific research, music, or surgery. For example: “The musician played her favorite instrument, the violin.”
• Noun (n): A means by which something is achieved, done, or expressed; a method or agency. For instance: “Education is an instrument for social change.”
• Verb (v): To equip or supply with instruments or tools. Example: “The laboratory was well-instrumented for advanced experiments.”
• Verb (v): To use something as a means to achieve an end. Example: “She instrumented her plan effectively to secure the promotion.”

Phrases

• “Musical instrument”: An object used to create musical sounds, e.g., piano, guitar.
• “Instrument of torture”: A device historically used to inflict pain or punishment.
• “Instrumental in”: Playing a crucial role in a process or event. E.g., “His research was instrumental in the discovery of the new chemical compound.”

Example Sentences

• Noun (tool/device): “The doctor picked up the surgical instrument and began the operation.”
• Noun (method/agency): “Legislation can be an effective instrument in reducing poverty.”
• Verb: “They have instrumented the spacecraft with several high-tech sensors for deep space exploration.”

Synonyms

• Tool
• Device
• Equipment
• Utensil
• Apparatus
• Means
• Medium
• Agency
• Implement (noun)
• Equip (verb)