instrument
English Thesaurus
1. the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | agency, means, way, |
| definition | : | how a result is obtained or an end is achieved (noun.act) |
2. a device that requires skill for proper use (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | analyser, analyzer, |
| definition | : | an instrument that performs analyses (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cauterant, cautery, |
| definition | : | an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | drafting instrument, |
| definition | : | an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | engine, |
| definition | : | an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | extractor, |
| definition | : | an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | instrument of execution, |
| definition | : | an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | instrument of punishment, |
| definition | : | an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | medical instrument, |
| definition | : | instrument used in the practice of medicine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | optical instrument, |
| definition | : | an instrument designed to aid vision (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | plotter, |
| definition | : | an instrument (usually driven by a computer) for drawing graphs or pictures (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sonograph, |
| definition | : | an instrument that uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves in order to provide an image of a bodily organ (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tracer, |
| definition | : | an instrument used to make tracings (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | arm, weapon, weapon system, |
| definition | : | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | whip, |
| definition | : | an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping (noun.artifact) |
3. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bass, |
| definition | : | the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | calliope, steam organ, |
| definition | : | a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | jew's harp, jews' harp, mouth bow, |
| definition | : | a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | keyboard instrument, |
| definition | : | a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | music box, musical box, |
| definition | : | produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stringed instrument, |
| definition | : | a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | wind, wind instrument, |
| definition | : | a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath (noun.artifact) |
4. the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | participant role, semantic role, |
| definition | : | (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause (noun.communication) |
5. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | document, papers, written document, |
| definition | : | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | articles of incorporation, |
| definition | : | a legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state by the founders of a corporation and is governed by the laws of the state (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | negotiable instrument, |
| definition | : | an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | passport, |
| definition | : | a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | ship's papers, |
| definition | : | official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc. (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | manifest, |
| definition | : | a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | debenture, |
| definition | : | a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | power of attorney, |
| definition | : | a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | letters of administration, |
| definition | : | legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | letters testamentary, |
| definition | : | a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | work papers, work permit, working papers, |
| definition | : | a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | act, enactment, |
| definition | : | a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | law, |
| definition | : | legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | bill, measure, |
| definition | : | a statute in draft before it becomes law (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | brief, legal brief, |
| definition | : | a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | testament, will, |
| definition | : | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | living will, |
| definition | : | a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | deed, deed of conveyance, title, |
| definition | : | a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | assignment, |
| definition | : | the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | deed of trust, trust deed, |
| definition | : | a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an obligation such as a mortgage or promissory note (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | conveyance, |
| definition | : | document effecting a property transfer (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | licence, license, permit, |
| definition | : | a legal document giving official permission to do something (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | letters patent, patent, |
| definition | : | an official document granting a right or privilege (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | acquittance, release, |
| definition | : | a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | judicial writ, writ, |
| definition | : | (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | affidavit, |
| definition | : | written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | written agreement, |
| definition | : | a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | bill of indictment, indictment, |
| definition | : | a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | impeachment, |
| definition | : | a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | arraignment, |
| definition | : | a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | certificate, security, |
| definition | : | a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends (noun.possession) |
| domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
| definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
6. a person used by another to gain an end (noun.person)
| hypernym | : | assistant, help, helper, supporter, |
| definition | : | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun.person) |
7. address a legal document to (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | address, direct, |
| definition | : | put an address on (an envelope) (verb.communication) |
8. write an instrumental score for (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | compose, write, |
| definition | : | write music (verb.creation) |
| domain category | : | euphony, music, |
| definition | : | any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds (noun.cognition) |
9. equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | equip, fit, fit out, outfit, |
| definition | : | provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose (verb.possession) |
10. the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act)
| derivation | : | instrument, |
| definition | : | equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling (verb.possession) |
11. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | instrumental, |
| definition | : | relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments (adj.pert) |
12. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | instrument, |
| definition | : | address a legal document to (verb.communication) |
13. address a legal document to (verb.communication)
14. write an instrumental score for (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | instrumentation, orchestration, |
| definition | : | the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | instrument, musical instrument, |
| definition | : | any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds (noun.artifact) |
15. equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | instrumentation, |
| definition | : | the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | instrument, tool, |
| definition | : | the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | instrumentality, instrumentation, |
| definition | : | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end (noun.artifact) |
16. the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act)
| derivation | : | instrument, |
| definition | : | equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling (verb.possession) |
17. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | instrumental, |
| definition | : | relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments (adj.pert) |
18. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | instrument, |
| definition | : | address a legal document to (verb.communication) |
19. address a legal document to (verb.communication)
20. write an instrumental score for (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | instrumentation, orchestration, |
| definition | : | the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | instrument, musical instrument, |
| definition | : | any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds (noun.artifact) |
21. equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | instrumentation, |
| definition | : | the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | instrument, tool, |
| definition | : | the means whereby some act is accomplished (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | instrumentality, instrumentation, |
| definition | : | an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end (noun.artifact) |
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