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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: orchestration
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments; performance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
On a vehicle, dashboard gauges monitoring engine functions and performance, along with other essential functions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Monitoring gauges for any machine, such as a reactor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The dynamic analysis of a program's performance and behaviour, usually by injecting profiling code into it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
The use of tools, instruments, or technical methods in the commission of a crime.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: criminology, human-sciences, law, sciences
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noun
the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: implementation, effectuation
noun
the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: orchestration
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arrangement, arranging, transcription
noun
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: instrumentality
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: artifact, artefact
Narrower terms: ceramic, connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connective, container, conveyance, transport, device, equipment, furnishing, hardware, ironware, implement, means, system, toiletry, toilet articles, weaponry, arms, implements of war, weapons system, munition, medium
noun
the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: musical arrangement, arrangement
History
Etymology tree English instrument Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English instrumentation From instrument + -ation.
