instrument
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/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
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/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
noun
A2
A thing used to make music, like a piano or drum.
She plays a musical instrument in the band.
B2
A tool for a special job, often in science or medicine.
Doctors use a special instrument for surgery.
B2
A device that measures things like speed or temperature in a machine.
The car's instrument panel shows the speed.
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Something used to get a result or make something happen.
The new law is an instrument for change.
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A person controlled by someone more powerful.
He was an instrument in the leader's plans.
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An official paper used in law or business.
The bank issued a financial instrument.
translation
A thing used to make music, like a piano or drum.; A tool for a special job, often in science or medicine.; A device that measures things like speed or temperature in a machine.; Something used to get a result or make something happen.; A person controlled by someone more powerful.; An official paper used in law or business.
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instruments