Instrument Meaning

There are 9 meaning(s) for word Instrument

Meaning 1 : write an instrumental score for

    Synonyms : instrumentate
Meaning 2 : any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

    Synonyms : musical instrument
Meaning 3 : the means whereby some act is accomplished

    Example : my greed was the instrument of my destruction

    Synonyms : tool
Meaning 4 : a person used by another to gain an end

    Synonyms : cat's-paw,  pawn
Meaning 5 : (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

    Synonyms : legal document,  legal instrument,  official document
Meaning 6 : the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

    Synonyms : instrumental role
Meaning 7 : address a legal document to

Meaning 8 : a device that requires skill for proper use

Meaning 9 : equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling