American Dictionary
Definition instrument in American English
instrument
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
Example
scientific instruments such as microscopes
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Your compass and clock are the most essential instruments in sailing.
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a musical instrument, for example a piano or a guitar
Example
Do you play an instrument?
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The government has a number of policy instruments it can use for this purpose.
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