instrument
/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ verb C2- To apply measuring devices. · an instrumented test article
- To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
- To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument. · a sonata instrumented for orchestra
He/she/it instruments · Past instrumented · Past participle instrumented · -ing form instrumenting
Verb forms
- Base form
- instrument
- He/she/it
- instruments
- Past
- instrumented
- Past participle
- instrumented
- -ing form
- instrumenting
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But besides all this, in order that the instrument may not be contested, I am anxious to give it the greatest possible authenticity, therefore, one of my colleagues will help me, and, contrary to custom, will assist in the dictation of the testament.
Elizabeth received them with all the forbearance of civility; and at the request of the gentlemen remained at the instrument till her Ladyship’s carriage was ready to take them all home.
The telescope, a formidable instrument mounted upon a tripod, stood upon the flat leads of the house.
In the next room is a new instrument just come down for her--a present from my master: she comes here to-morrow with him.”
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