Thesaurus: instrument

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1. n. 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.
2. n. A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.
3. n. 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.
4. n. One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.
5. v. t. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
6. n. a device that requires skill for proper use
7. n. the means whereby some act is accomplished
8. n. a person used by another to gain an end
9. n. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
10. n. the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
11. n. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
12. v. equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling