instrument
Pronunciation:
/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/noun
Definitions
A device used to produce music.
Example: The violinist was a master of her instrument.
A means or agency for achieving an effect.
A measuring or displaying device.
Example: The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
Example: The dentist set down his tray of instruments.
verb
Definitions
To apply measuring devices.
To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
Example: a sonata instrumented for orchestra