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instrument

The correct spelling is instrument.

How to pronounce instrument

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

Say it like: Ins-tru-men-t

The correct spelling is instrument. A device used to produce music. For example: "The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Usage Examples

The violinist was a master of her instrument.

The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.

The dentist set down his tray of instruments.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A device used to produce music.
  2. 2.A means or agency for achieving an effect.
  3. 3.A measuring or displaying device.
  4. 4.A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
  5. 5.A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.

verb

  1. 1.To apply measuring devices.
  2. 2.To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
  3. 3.To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

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