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instruments
verb(in-stru-ment)
write an instrumental score for
Synonyms: instrumentate,
instruments
noun(in-stru-ment)
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Synonyms: musical instrument,
instruments
noun(in-stru-ment)
the means whereby some act is accomplished
Synonyms: tool,
Examples:
My greed was the instrument of my destruction.
instruments
noun(in-stru-ment)
a person used by another to gain an end
Synonyms: cat's-paw, pawn,
instruments
noun(in-stru-ment)
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonyms: legal document, legal instrument, official document,
instruments
noun(in-stru-ment)
the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
Synonyms: instrumental role,
instruments
verb(in-stru-ment)
address a legal document to
instruments
noun(in-stru-ment)
a device that requires skill for proper use
instruments
verb(in-stru-ment)
equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

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