instrument

A noun referring to a tool, device, or implement used for a specific purpose, especially in science, music, or medicine.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее инструмент, устройство или приспособление, используемое для определённой цели, особенно в науке, музыке или медицине.esSustantivo que designa un instrumento, dispositivo o aparato utilizado para un fin determinado, especialmente en la ciencia, la música o la medicina.frNom désignant un outil, un appareil ou un dispositif utilisé dans un but précis, notamment dans les domaines scientifique, musical ou médical.deSubstantiv, das ein Werkzeug, Gerät oder Hilfsmittel bezeichnet, das für einen bestimmten Zweck verwendet wird, besonders in Wissenschaft, Musik oder Medizin.ptSubstantivo que designa um instrumento, dispositivo ou utensílio usado para um fim específico, especialmente na ciência, na música ou na medicina.zh指用于特定目的的工具、器械或装置，尤指科学、音乐或医学中使用的仪器。arاسم يشير إلى أداة أو جهاز يُستعمل لتحقيق غرض معيّن، ولا سيما في العلوم أو الموسيقى أو الطب.

1. Musical device A1 formal

   A device used to produce music, such as a piano, guitar, or violin.

   • She plays three musical instruments: piano, guitar, and flute.
   • The orchestra tuned their instruments before the concert.
   • Learning a musical instrument requires patience and practice.

   ruМузыкальный инструментesInstrumento musicalfrinstrument de musiquedeMusikinstrumentptInstrumento musicalzh乐器arآلة موسيقية

   同义词: musical instrument

2. Tool or device B1 formal

   A tool or implement used for precise work, especially in science, medicine, or engineering.

   • The surgeon used a specialized instrument for the operation.
   • Laboratory instruments must be calibrated regularly.
   • The engineer checked the measuring instrument for accuracy.

   ruИнструментesInstrumento (herramienta o dispositivo)frInstrument (outil ou dispositif)deInstrumentptInstrumentozh仪器arأداة أو جهاز

   同义词: apparatuscontrivancedevicegadgetimplementmechanismtoolutensil

3. Means or agent B2 formal

   Something or someone used to achieve a particular result.

   • Education is an instrument of social change.
   • The treaty served as an instrument of peace between the nations.
   • Language is a powerful instrument for communication.

   ruИнструментesMedio o agentefrMoyen ou agentdeMittel oder WerkzeugptInstrumentozh手段arوسيلة أو أداة لتحقيق نتيجة

   同义词: agencyagentinstrumentalitymechanismmediumtoolvehicle

• instruments plural form
• instruments' possessive plural form
• instrument's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to equip or provide with instruments, or to perform or compose music using instruments.

ruГлагол, означающий оснащать или снабжать инструментами, или исполнять или сочинять музыку с использованием инструментов.esVerbo que significa equipar o proveer de instrumentos, o interpretar o componer música utilizando instrumentos.frVerbe signifiant équiper ou munir d'instruments, ou exécuter ou composer de la musique à l'aide d'instruments.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Instrumenten auszustatten oder zu bestücken, oder Musik für Instrumente zu setzen bzw. zu spielen.ptVerbo que significa equipar ou fornecer instrumentos, ou executar ou compor música utilizando instrumentos.zh动词，指为某事物配备或安装工具、仪器、设备；也指为乐队或歌曲编配乐器，或演奏乐器。arفعل يعني تزويد شيء ما بالأدوات أو تجهيزه بها، أو أداء أو تأليف الموسيقى باستخدام الآلات الموسيقية أو توزيعها عليها.

1. To equip with instruments C1 formal

   To provide or fit something with the necessary tools, devices, or measuring equipment.

   • The laboratory was instrumented with the latest sensors.
   • The spacecraft was instrumented to measure atmospheric pressure.
   • The research vessel was instrumented for deep-sea exploration.

   ruОснащать приборамиesinstrumentarfréquiper d'instrumentsdeMit Instrumenten ausstattenptInstrumentarzh配备仪器arتجهيز بالأدوات

   同义词: equipfitfurnishkit outoutfitproviderigsupply

2. To compose or arrange music C1 formal

   To write or arrange music for a particular instrument or group of instruments.

   • The composer instrumented the symphony for a full orchestra.
   • She instrumented the folk song for piano and violin.
   • The piece was originally instrumented for a jazz band.

   ruИнструментоватьesinstrumentarfrInstrumenter (une œuvre musicale)deInstrumentierenptInstrumentarzh配器arتوزيع موسيقي للآلات

   同义词: adaptarrangeorchestratescoreset

• instrumented past participle
• instrumented past simple
• instrumenting present participle
• instruments third person singular