Found 3 items, similar to instrument.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: instrument alat, alat perkakas, pesawat, tabuhan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: instrument instrument n 1: a device that requires skill for proper use 2: the means whereby some act is accomplished; “my greed was the instrument of my destruction”; “science has given us new tools to fight disease” [syn: tool] 3: a person used by another to gain an end [syn: pawn, cat's-paw] 4: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right [syn: legal document, legal instrument , official document] 5: the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process [syn: instrumental role ] 6: any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds [syn: musical instrument] instrument v 1: equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling 2: write an instrumental score for [syn: instrumentate] 3: address a legal document to
English → English (gcide) Definition: Instrument Instrument \In"stru*ment\, v. t. 1. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra. [1913 Webster] 2. To furnish or equip with instruments; to attach instruments to; as, the fighter planes were heavily instrumented; the patient was instrumented to monitor him remotely. [PJC] Instrument \In"stru*ment\, n. [F. instrument, L. instrumentum. See Instruct.] [1913 Webster] 1. That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; a device; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments. [1913 Webster] All the lofty instruments of war. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument. [1913 Webster] Praise him with stringed instruments and organs. --Ps. cl. 4. [1913 Webster] But signs when songs and instruments he hears. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 3. (Law) 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. --Burrill. [1913 Webster] 4. One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent; as, their army was primarily an instrument of oppression. [1913 Webster +PJC] Or useful serving man and instrument, To any sovereign state. --Shak. [1913 Webster] The bold are but the instruments of the wise. --Dryden. Syn: Tool; implement; utensil; machine; apparatus; channel; agent. [1913 Webster]