4 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Instrument \In"stru*ment\, n. [F. instrument, L. 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, by which musical sounds are
produced; as a musical instrument.
Praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
--Ps. cl 4.
But signs when songs and instruments he hears.
--Dryden.
3. (Law) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression
to some act a writing expressive of some act contract,
process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc --Burrill.
4. One who or that which is made a means or is caused to
serve a purpose; a medium, means or agent.
Or useful serving man and instrument, To any
sovereign state. --Shak.
The bold are but the instruments of the wise.
--Dryden.
Syn: Tool; implement; utensil; machine; apparatus; channel;
agent.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Instrument \In"stru*ment\, v. t.
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument;
as a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
instrument
n 1: a device that requires skill for proper use
2: the means whereby something is accomplished; "my greed was
the instrument of my destruction" or "science has given us
new tools to fight disease" [syn: {tool}]
3: a person used by another to gain an end [syn: {pawn}, {cat's-paw}]
4: a document that states some contractual relationship or
grants some right [syn: {legal document}, {legal
instrument}, {official document}]
v : write an instrumental score for [syn: {instrumentate}]
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]:
instrument
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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