amerikai:
brit:
1. A device used to produce music.
The violinist was a master of her instrument.
2. A means or agency for achieving an effect.
3. A measuring or displaying device.
The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity.
4. A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
The dentist set down his tray of instruments.
5. A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value.
6. A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
1. To apply measuring devices.
2. To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
3. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
a sonata instrumented for orchestra