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Word: instrument (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A device used to produce music.
  • A measuring or displaying device.
  • A tool, implement.
  • figuratively A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
  • legal A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.

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Verb:

  • To apply measuring devices.
  • To devise, conceive, cook-up, plan.

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