Look up: Instrument

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   Instrument
   (US). See Lantern.
   Found on http://www.dramatic.com.au/glossary/glos
   
   
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   Instrument
   An integrated collection of hardware containing one or more sensors and associated controls designed to produce data on an environment.
   Found on http://www-v0ims.gsfc.nasa.gov/v0ims/glo
   
   
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   Instrument
   Any item of electrical or electronic equipment which is designed to carry out a specific function or set of functions. For example an electronic balance, a gas analyser or a chromatograph.
   Found on http://www.windmill.co.uk/glossary.html
   
   
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   instrument
   [n] - a person used by another to gain an end 2. [n] - a device that requires skill for proper use 3. [n] - the means whereby some act is accomplished 4. [v] - equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling 5. [v] - write an instrumental score for 6. [v] - address a legal document to
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   Instrument
   A physical device that either measures a process condition or manipulates a process variable. Examples are flow transmitters, level gauges, control valves, speed regulators.
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   Instrument
   An American term for lantern (qv), what in domestic terms we mean by the word "light".
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/docs/teatre.rtf
   
   
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   instrument
   (programming) To install devices or instructions into hardware or software to monitor the operation of a system or component. (1996-05-22)
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   instrument
   a form of written legal document Category: Law • a device to show the attitude,altitude or operation of an aircraft or component Category: Transport
   Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
   
   
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   Instrument
   Is a legal written document.
   Found on http://www.understandingforeclosure.info
   
   
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    Instrument
    In'stru·ment noun [ French instrument , Latin instrumentum . See Instruct .] 1. 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 . « All the lofty instruments of war.» Shak. 2. A contrivance or implement, b ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/72
    
    
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    Instrument
    In'stru·ment transitive verb To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/72
    
    
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    instrument
    A tool or implement. ... Origin: L. Instrumentum ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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    instrument
    tool 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`
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    instrument
    noun a device that requires skill for proper use
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    instrument
    instrumentate verb write an instrumental score for
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    instrument
    verb address a legal document to
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    instrument
    verb equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
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    Instrument
    An `Instrument` is a tool, intended for a purpose other than mechanical work, in particular a refined one. * Musical instruments are devices designed to produce music, frequently by plucking or striking a string or bell or drum surface, or by forcing air to resonate (see wind instrument). * Scientific instruments are devices intended to assist in the conduct of science. An example would be the test tubes and other glassware one might find in a...
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    Instrument
    • (n.) A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument. • (v. t.) To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra. • (n.) That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instrum...
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    instrument
    instrument Related 'together' units: com-; greg-; inter-.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf
    
    
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    Instrument
    1. An economic variable that is controlled by policy makers and can be used to influence other variables, called targets. Examples are monetary and fiscal policies used to achieve external and internal balance. 2. See financial instrument.
    Found on http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/
    
    
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    instrument
    
    1. a device that requires skill for proper use
    2. the means whereby some act is accomplished
    3. a person used by another to gain an end
    4. a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
    
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