noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈɪns.tɹəˌmɛnt ˈpæn.l̩/
1
noun
Meaning 1
A flat, (usually) vertical surface onto which controls, instruments, and displays are mounted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
he checked the instrument panel
suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: control panel, control board, board, panel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: electrical device
Narrower terms: dashboard, fascia
History
Etymology
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3 source translations are retained for this English entry.