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instrument

UK
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
US
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/

Translations

instrumentnoun
instruments
pl
UK
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
US
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acteLangage juridique.
The lawyer prepared the instrument to finalize the property transfer.
L'avocat a préparé l'acte pour finaliser le transfert de propriété.
moyenSens abstrait ; souvent au figuré.
The policy served as an instrument of change within the organization.
Cette politique a servi de moyen de changement au sein de l'organisation.
instrumentObjet technique ou outil spécialisé.
The laboratory is equipped with various instruments for measuring temperature and pressure.
Le laboratoire est équipé de divers instruments pour mesurer la température et la pression.
instrumentAppareil de musique.
She learned to play several instruments, including the piano and the violin.
Elle a appris à jouer de plusieurs instruments, dont le piano et le violon.
Additional translations
instrument de bordSurtout en aviation ou dans le contexte des tableaux de bord.
Synonyms
equipment
contraption
mechanism
tool
device
implement
utensil
appliance
gadget
instrumentverb
instrumented
Past Simple
instrumented
Past Participle
instrumenting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
US
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
instrumenterVerbe technique ; équiper d'instruments ou de capteurs.
The research team instrumented the bridge to monitor structural stress.
L'équipe de recherche a instrumenté le pont pour surveiller les contraintes structurelles.
Additional translations
orchestrerSens musical ; arranger pour un ensemble instrumental.
Synonyms
outfit
furnish
prepare
draft
draw up
execute
arrange
orchestrate
engineer
contrive
implement
effect
facilitate
rig
equip
instrumentadjective
Used attributively to qualify another noun (e.g., “instrument flight rules”).
instrumentalRelatif aux instruments ; emploi technique ou musical.
Instrument training is essential for pilots who fly in poor visibility.
La formation instrumentale est essentielle pour les pilotes qui volent par faible visibilité.
Synonyms
auxiliary
facilitative
operative
conducive
influential
decisive
crucial
essential
key
pivotal
beneficial
useful
contributory
helpful
instrumental

Definitions

instrumentnoun
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or technical work.
The laboratory is equipped with various instruments for measuring temperature and pressure.
A musical device used to produce sound.
She learned to play several instruments, including the piano and the violin.
A means by which something is achieved, performed, or furthered.
The policy served as an instrument of change within the organization.
A formal legal document, such as a contract, deed, or will.
The lawyer prepared the instrument to finalize the property transfer.
A gauge, dial, or display that indicates information, especially on a vehicle or aircraft dashboard.
The pilot checked the flight instruments before take-off.
instrumentverb
To equip (a device, vehicle, place, etc.) with instruments or sensors.
The research team instrumented the bridge to monitor structural stress.
To arrange or score (a piece of music) for performance by specific instruments.
She expertly instrumented the melody for a full orchestra.
instrumentadjective
Relating to, using, or involving instruments.
Instrument training is essential for pilots who fly in poor visibility.
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