instruments
instruments is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, instruments is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofinstruments
- A device used to produce music.
Example: "The violinist was a master of her instrument."
- A means or agency for achieving an effect.
- A measuring or displaying device.
Example: "The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity."
- A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
Example: "The dentist set down his tray of instruments."
- A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
Example: "A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value."
- A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
- To apply measuring devices.
- To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
- To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
Example: "a sonata instrumented for orchestra"
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