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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) : [ foldoc ]


  instrument
       
           To install devices or instructions into hardware
          or software to monitor the operation of a system or component.
       
          (1996-05-22)

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  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]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  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]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Instrument \In"stru*ment\, n. [F. instrument, L. instrumentum.
     See Instruct.]
     1. 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.
  
              All the lofty instruments of war.     --Shak.
  
     2. A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are
        produced; as, a musical instrument.
  
              Praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
                                                    --Ps. cl. 4.
  
              But signs when songs and instruments he hears.
                                                    --Dryden.
  
     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.
  
     4. One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to
        serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.
  
              Or useful serving man and instrument, To any
              sovereign state.                      --Shak.
  
              The bold are but the instruments of the wise.
                                                    --Dryden.
  
     Syn: Tool; implement; utensil; machine; apparatus; channel;
          agent.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Instrument \In"stru*ment\, v. t.
     To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument;
     as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  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]
       v 1: equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or
            controlling
       2: write an instrumental score for [syn: instrumentate]
       3: address a legal document to

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     Γαλλικά n.
     το όργανο
     Πολωνικά n.
     το όργανο

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     Danish n.
     1 (l en instrument)
     2 (lb da music) musical instrument
     Dutch n.
     1 #English
     2 (lb nl music) musical instrument
     Middle English n.
     1 A tool or device used for manipulation, especially for medical and
  scientific uses.
     2 A device used to produce music; a musical instrument.
     3 A piece of weaponry (gloss: such as a siege engine).
     4 A legal document, such as a contract, deed or will.
     5 The means by which one reaches an end or effect.
     6 A body part that performs a certain function; an organ.
     7 The human body as a whole.
     8 One of the five sense.
     n.
     1 A device used to produce music.
     2 A means or agency for achieving an effect.
     vb.
     1 (lb en transitive) To apply measuring devices.
     2 (lb en transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
     3 To perform upon an #Noun; to prepare for an #Noun.
     Norwegian Nynorsk n.
     an (l en instrument)
     Romanian n.
     (l en instrument)
     Zoogocho Zapotec n.
     (l en musical instrument)

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  Instrument
     German n.
     n (lb de music or general) instrument

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     n.
     1 A device used to produce music.
     2 A means or agency for achieving an effect.
     vb.
     1 (lb en transitive) To apply measuring devices.
     2 (lb en transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
     3 To perform upon an #Noun; to prepare for an #Noun.

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     Danish n.
     1 (l en instrument)
     2 (lb da music) musical instrument
     Dutch n.
     1 #English
     2 (lb nl music) musical instrument
     Middle English n.
     1 A tool or device used for manipulation, especially for medical and
  scientific uses.
     2 A device used to produce music; a musical instrument.
     3 A piece of weaponry (gloss: such as a siege engine).
     4 A legal document, such as a contract, deed or will.
     5 The means by which one reaches an end or effect.
     6 A body part that performs a certain function; an organ.
     7 The human body as a whole.
     8 One of the five sense.
     n.
     1 A device used to produce music.
     2 A means or agency for achieving an effect.
     vb.
     1 (lb en transitive) To apply measuring devices.
     2 (lb en transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
     3 To perform upon an #Noun; to prepare for an #Noun.
     Norwegian Nynorsk n.
     an (l en instrument)
     Romanian n.
     (l en instrument)

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  Instrument
     German n.
     n (lb de music or general) instrument

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     Danish n.
     1 (l en instrument)
     2 (lb da music) musical instrument
     Dutch n.
     1 #English
     2 (lb nl music) musical instrument
     Middle English n.
     1 A tool or device used for manipulation, especially for medical and
  scientific uses.
     2 A device used to produce music; a musical instrument.
     3 A piece of weaponry (gloss: such as a siege engine).
     4 A legal document, such as a contract, deed or will.
     5 The means by which one reaches an end or effect.
     6 A body part that performs a certain function; an organ.
     7 The human body as a whole.
     8 One of the five sense.
     n.
     1 A device used to produce music.
     2 A means or agency for achieving an effect.
     vb.
     1 (lb en transitive) To apply measuring devices.
     2 (lb en transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
     3 To perform upon an #Noun; to prepare for an #Noun.
     Norwegian Nynorsk n.
     an (l en instrument)
     Swedish n.
     n an instrument#English (of music, for measurement, method, tool, or
  financial contract), a device

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  Instrument
     German n.
     n (lb de music or general) instrument

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     Ranska n.
     1 instrumentti, väline
     2 (''musiikki'') soitin, musiikki-instrumentti
     Romania n.
     1 instrumentti
     2 soitin

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  Instrument
     Saksa n.
     1 instrumentti
     2 (yhteys musiikki k=de aak=instrument) soitin
     3 asiakirja

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     Franska n.
     1 #Svenska; (finare) redskap
     2 musikinstrument; ''kortform för ''instrument de musique
     n.
     1 (finare) redskap
     2 ''kortform för'' musikinstrument

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  Instrument
     Tyska n.
     1 (tagg verktyg språk=de) instrument; verktyg för noggranna arbeten,
  t.ex. kirurgiska instrument, samt verktyg för noggranna (vetenskapliga)
  mätningar
     2 (tagg musik språk=de) instrument, föremål för att framställa musik

From Swedish Wiktionary: Swedish language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-sv-2023-07-27 ]


  instrument
     n.
     1 (finare) redskap
     2 ''kortform för'' musikinstrument

From German - English Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:deu-eng ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/ 
  instrument 
     Synonyms: Werkzeug, Gerät, Apparat
  
   see: Instrumente, Werkzeuge, Geräte, Apparate, strukturelle Instrumente

From German - English Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:deu-eng ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/ 
   [med.] medical instrument , instrument 
     Synonym: medizinisches Instrument
  
   see: medizinische Instrumente, medizinisches Instrumentarium, Impfinstrumente, Impfinstrumentarium, Impfzubehör

From German - English Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:deu-eng ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/ 
  instrumentality , agency  [formal]
     Synonyms: Mittel, Vermittlung
  
   see: durch etw., über etw., mittels etw.

From German - English Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:deu-eng ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/ 
   [mus.] musical instrument , instrument 
        "ein Instrument einspielen"  - play in an instrument
        "sich auf einem Instrument einspielen"  - get the feel of/get used to an instrument
        "Spielst du ein Instrument?"  - Do you play an instrument?
     Synonym: Musikinstrument
  
   see: Musikinstrumente, Instrumente

From Deutsch-suomi FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:deu-fin ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ 
  1. instrumentti 2.
  feines, kompliziertes Werkzeug; Gerät für wissenschaftliche Messungen oder Untersuchungen
   3.
  übertragen: Mittel zum Zweck
  2. soitin, instrumentti
  Gerät zum Musizieren

From Deutsch-français FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:deu-fra ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ 
  instrument 2.
  feines, kompliziertes Werkzeug; Gerät für wissenschaftliche Messungen oder Untersuchungen
   3.
  Gerät zum Musizieren
   4.
  übertragen: Mittel zum Zweck

From Deutsch-Bahasa Indonesia FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:deu-ind ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ 
  alat 2.
  feines, kompliziertes Werkzeug; Gerät für wissenschaftliche Messungen oder Untersuchungen
   3.
  Gerät zum Musizieren

From German-Italian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.1 : [ freedict:deu-ita ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/
  strumento

From German-Kurdish Ferheng/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 : [ freedict:deu-kur ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/
  alav

From German-Kurdish Ferheng/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 : [ freedict:deu-kur ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/ 
  hacet

From German-Kurdish Ferheng/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 : [ freedict:deu-kur ]


  instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/
  navgîn

From German-Kurdish Ferheng/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 : [ freedict:deu-kur ]


  instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/
  pergel

From German-Dutch FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.5 : [ freedict:deu-nld ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/
  instrument, werktuig

From Deutsch-język polski FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:deu-pol ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ 
  instrument 2.
  feines, kompliziertes Werkzeug; Gerät für wissenschaftliche Messungen oder Untersuchungen
   3.
  Gerät zum Musizieren

From German-Portuguese FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.3 : [ freedict:deu-por ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstɾuːmˈɛnt/
  instrumento

From Deutsch-español FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:deu-spa ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ 
  instrumento 2.
  feines, kompliziertes Werkzeug; Gerät für wissenschaftliche Messungen oder Untersuchungen
   3.
  Gerät zum Musizieren

From Deutsch-Svenska FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:deu-swe ]


  Instrument /ˌɪnstʁuˈmɛnt/ 
  instrument 2.
  feines, kompliziertes Werkzeug; Gerät für wissenschaftliche Messungen oder Untersuchungen
   3.
  Gerät zum Musizieren
   4.
  übertragen: Mittel zum Zweck
   5.
  früher: Zeugnisbrief

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/
  الآلة

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  instrument //ˈɪnstɹəmənt// //ˈɪnstɹʊmənt// 
  1. апарат, прибор
  measuring device
  2. музикален инструмент
  musical device
  3. оръдие
  person used as a mere tool
  4. инструме́нт, оръ́дие, сечиво́
  tool