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instrument, n.
(instruments)
freq. cnt. 28
more info a device that requires skill for proper use
<noun.artifact>   freq. cnt.: 23 freq. cnt.: 23

instrument
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analyzer, analyser cautery, cauterant drafting instrument engine extractor harmonium, organ, reed organ instrument of execution instrument of punishment measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device medical instrument navigational instrument optical instrument plotter scientific instrument sonograph surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument tracer weapon, weapon system, arm whip
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device
more info the means whereby some act is accomplished
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4

instrument tool

sample sentences

"my greed was the instrument of my destruction"
"science has given us new tools to fight disease"
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instrumental instrument
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way, means, agency
more info a person used by another to gain an end
<noun.person>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

cat's-paw instrument pawn
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assistant, help, helper, supporter
more info any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
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instrument musical instrument
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instrumental instrumentalist instrument instrumentate
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barrel organ, grind organ, hand organ hurdy gurdy, hurdy-gurdy, wheel fiddle bass calliope, steam organ electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument jew's harp, jews' harp, mouth bow keyboard instrument music box, musical box percussive instrument, percussion instrument stringed instrument wind instrument, wind
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device
more info the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
<noun.communication>

instrument instrumental role
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semantic role, participant role
more info (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
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instrument legal document legal instrument official document
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instrument
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papers, document, written document
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articles of incorporation derivative instrument, derivative negotiable instrument passport ship's papers manifest debenture power of attorney letters of administration letters testamentary work papers, working papers, work permit act, enactment law bill, measure brief, legal brief will, testament living will title, deed, deed of conveyance assignment trust deed, deed of trust conveyance return, income tax return, tax return permit, license, licence patent, letters patent opinion, judgment, legal opinion, judgement acquittance, release writ, judicial writ authorization, mandate, authorisation affidavit written agreement indictment, bill of indictment impeachment arraignment security, certificate
domain of synset (topic)
law, jurisprudence