INSTRUMENT as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the means whereby some act is accomplished
   Synonym(s)
   • tool (what does tool mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • my greed was the instrument of my destruction
   • science has given us new tools to fight disease
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • means (what does means mean?)
   • agency (what does agency mean?)
   • way (what does way mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a device that requires skill for proper use
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • device (what does device mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • analyzer (what does analyzer mean?)
   • analyser (what does analyser mean?)
   • cautery (what does cautery mean?)
   • cauterant (what does cauterant mean?)
   • drafting instrument (what does drafting instrument mean?)
   • extractor (what does extractor mean?)
   • instrument of execution (what does instrument of execution mean?)
   • instrument of punishment (what does instrument of punishment mean?)
   • measuring instrument (what does measuring instrument mean?)
   • measuring system (what does measuring system mean?)
   • measuring device (what does measuring device mean?)
   • medical instrument (what does medical instrument mean?)
   • navigational instrument (what does navigational instrument mean?)
   • optical instrument (what does optical instrument mean?)
   • plotter (what does plotter mean?)
   • scientific instrument (what does scientific instrument mean?)
   • sonograph (what does sonograph mean?)
   • surveying instrument (what does surveying instrument mean?)
   • surveyor’s instrument (what does surveyor’s instrument mean?)
   • tracer (what does tracer mean?)
   • weapon (what does weapon mean?)
   • arm (what does arm mean?)
   • weapon system (what does weapon system mean?)
   • whip (what does whip mean?)
3. Meaning
   • any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
   Synonym(s)
   • musical instrument (what does musical instrument mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • device (what does device mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • barrel organ (what does barrel organ mean?)
   • grind organ (what does grind organ mean?)
   • hand organ (what does hand organ mean?)
   • hurdy gurdy (what does hurdy gurdy mean?)
   • street organ (what does street organ mean?)
   • bass (what does bass mean?)
   • calliope (what does calliope mean?)
   • steam organ (what does steam organ mean?)
   • celesta (what does celesta mean?)
   • electronic instrument (what does electronic instrument mean?)
   • jew’s harp (what does jew’s harp mean?)
   • jews’ harp (what does jews’ harp mean?)
   • mouth bow (what does mouth bow mean?)
   • music box (what does music box mean?)
   • musical box (what does musical box mean?)
   • percussion instrument (what does percussion instrument mean?)
   • percussive instrument (what does percussive instrument mean?)
   • stringed instrument (what does stringed instrument mean?)
   • wind instrument (what does wind instrument mean?)
   • wind (what does wind mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
   • instrumentate (what does instrumentate mean?)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
   • instrumentate (what does instrumentate mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
   Synonym(s)
   • instrumental role (what does instrumental role mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • semantic role (what does semantic role mean?)
   • participant role (what does participant role mean?)
5. Meaning
   • (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
   Synonym(s)
   • legal document (what does legal document mean?)
   • legal instrument (what does legal instrument mean?)
   • official document (what does official document mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • document (what does document mean?)
   • written document (what does written document mean?)
   • papers (what does papers mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • derivative instrument (what does derivative instrument mean?)
   • derivative (what does derivative mean?)
   • negotiable instrument (what does negotiable instrument mean?)
   • passport (what does passport mean?)
   • ship’s papers (what does ship’s papers mean?)
   • manifest (what does manifest mean?)
   • debenture (what does debenture mean?)
   • power of attorney (what does power of attorney mean?)
   • letters of administration (what does letters of administration mean?)
   • letters testamentary (what does letters testamentary mean?)
   • working papers (what does working papers mean?)
   • work papers (what does work papers mean?)
   • work permit (what does work permit mean?)
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • enactment (what does enactment mean?)
   • law (what does law mean?)
   • bill (what does bill mean?)
   • measure (what does measure mean?)
   • brief (what does brief mean?)
   • legal brief (what does legal brief mean?)
   • will (what does will mean?)
   • testament (what does testament mean?)
   • living will (what does living will mean?)
   • deed (what does deed mean?)
   • deed of conveyance (what does deed of conveyance mean?)
   • title (what does title mean?)
   • assignment (what does assignment mean?)
   • trust deed (what does trust deed mean?)
   • deed of trust (what does deed of trust mean?)
   • conveyance (what does conveyance mean?)
   • tax return (what does tax return mean?)
   • income tax return (what does income tax return mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • license (what does license mean?)
   • licence (what does licence mean?)
   • permit (what does permit mean?)
   • patent (what does patent mean?)
   • letters patent (what does letters patent mean?)
   • opinion (what does opinion mean?)
   • legal opinion (what does legal opinion mean?)
   • judgment (what does judgment mean?)
   • judgement (what does judgement mean?)
   • acquittance (what does acquittance mean?)
   • release (what does release mean?)
   • writ (what does writ mean?)
   • judicial writ (what does judicial writ mean?)
   • mandate (what does mandate mean?)
   • authorization (what does authorization mean?)
   • authorisation (what does authorisation mean?)
   • affidavit (what does affidavit mean?)
   • written agreement (what does written agreement mean?)
   • indictment (what does indictment mean?)
   • bill of indictment (what does bill of indictment mean?)
   • impeachment (what does impeachment mean?)
   • arraignment (what does arraignment mean?)
   • security (what does security mean?)
   • certificate (what does certificate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a person used by another to gain an end
   Synonym(s)
   • cat’s-paw (what does cat’s-paw mean?)
   • pawn (what does pawn mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • assistant (what does assistant mean?)
   • helper (what does helper mean?)
   • help (what does help mean?)
   • supporter (what does supporter mean?)

INSTRUMENT as VERB

1. Meaning
   • address a legal document to
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • address (what does address mean?)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • legal document (what does legal document mean?)
   • legal instrument (what does legal instrument mean?)
   • official document (what does official document mean?)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
2. Meaning
   • write an instrumental score for
   Synonym(s)
   • instrumentate (what does instrumentate mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • compose (what does compose mean?)
   • write (what does write mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • musical instrument (what does musical instrument mean?)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
   • musical instrument (what does musical instrument mean?)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
   • orchestration (what does orchestration mean?)
   • instrumentation (what does instrumentation mean?)
3. Meaning
   • equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
   Hypernyms(s) instrument is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • equip (what does equip mean?)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • outfit (what does outfit mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • instrument (what does instrument mean?)
   • tool (what does tool mean?)
   • instrumentality (what does instrumentality mean?)
   • instrumentation (what does instrumentation mean?)
   • instrumentation (what does instrumentation mean?)