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  1. Instrument
    In music, an instrument is any mechanical contrivance for the production of musical sound. Musical instruments are divided into three kinds - wind-instruments, stringed instruments, and instruments of percussion. The chief modern stringed instruments are the violin, viola, violoncello, and double ba...
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/VI.HTM

  2. Instrument
    (US). See Lantern.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  3. Instrument
    An integrated collection of hardware containing one or more sensors and associated controls designed to produce data on an environment.
    Found op http://www-v0ims.gsfc.nasa.gov/v0ims/glossary.of.terms.html

  4. 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 op http://www.windmill.co.uk/glossary.html

  5. 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] -...
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=instrument

  6. 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.
    Found op http://www.merrydowncontrolware.co.uk/mcl/iar04000.html

  7. Instrument
    An American term for lantern (qv), what in domestic terms we mean by the word "light".
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21207

  8. Instrument
    Is a legal written document.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20965

  9. 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;...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/72

  10. Instrument
    In'stru·ment transitive verb To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/72

  11. instrument
    A tool or implement. ... Origin: L. Instrumentum ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?instrument

  12. 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`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=instrument



  1. instrument
    noun a device that requires skill for proper use
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  2. instrument
    instrumentate verb write an instrumental score for
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=instrument

  3. instrument
    verb address a legal document to
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=instrument

  4. instrument
    verb equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
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  5. 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...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/instrument/

  6. instrument
    instrument Related 'together' units: com-; greg-; inter-.
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2054/2

  7. 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 op http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/glossary/i.html

  8. instrument
    (programming) To install devices or instructions into hardware or software to monitor the operation of a system or component. (1996-05-22)
    Found op http://foldoc.org/instrument

  9. Instrument
    [film] Instrument is a documentary film directed by Jem Cohen about the band Fugazi. Cohen`s relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 199...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_(film)

  10. 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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  11. Instrument
    The legal written documents as a contract, will, bond, deed or lease which has been agreed upon by the parties into the contract and have details of what one has to do and not to do when in agreement.It also refers to object that produces music.
    Found op http://www.legal-explanations.com/definitions/instrument.htm

  12. instrument
    Type: Term Pronunciation: in′strū-ment Definitions: 1. A tool or implement.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=44870

  13. Instrument
    something that has financial value such as stocks, bonds shares or currencies.
    Found op http://www.natweststockbrokers.com/nw/glossary.ashx

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