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as in certificate
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a valid will is a legal instrument
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2
as in tool
an article intended for use in work
always choose the right instrument for any woodworking job
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
he sees scouting as an instrument for building character in young people
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as in pawn
one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another
the claim that the scientists are mere instruments of the tobacco companies, who pay them to produce findings that are highly suspect
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Recent Examples of instrument
Among other things, its instruments drilled into the Moon's surface, tested an extraterrestrial vacuum cleaner, and showed that future missions could use GPS navigation signals to navigate on the lunar surface.
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Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Another instrument, called Lunar PlanetVac, collected and sorted regolith (dirt and gravel), demonstrating techniques that could be used on sample-return missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Another instrument, called Lunar PlanetVac, collected and sorted regolith (dirt and gravel), demonstrating techniques that could be used on sample-return missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On-chain assets are, ultimately, financial instruments and the ecosystem is long overdue for crypto-specific audit and attestation standards.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrument
Noun
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However, the Chromecast just stopped working when its certificate expired.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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All plans include an SSL certificate, a mobile-friendly site design, a PayPal button, a free business phone number for a year, 24/7 support, and a handful of other features.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Health care leaders argue that the lack of funding for the IHS limits improvement to medical tools and systems, which affects the quality of care.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Shedding tools for cats FAQ What shedding tool works best for long-haired cats? A.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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But the instrumentality of so many of his characters seems to have reached a nadir in The City and Its Uncertain Walls.—
Bailey Trela,
Vulture,
19 Nov. 2024
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Many consumers who currently rely on credit cards would be forced to turn elsewhere for short-term financing needs, including pawn shops, auto title lenders, or worse—such as loan sharks, unregulated online lenders, and the black market.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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As DeSantis takes the national stage, Marvin Dunn, a professor emeritus at Florida International University, said some of the most vulnerable people on campus, like Black and LGBTQ faculty and students, have become pawns in a political game.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Patching games on consoles requires a relatively slow and laborious certification process, but that’s not the case for updating a game on Steam.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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These range from counseling to lifestyle changes to medications to devices to surgery.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The company is known for its Zero Trust Exchange platform, which securely connects and protects users, devices and applications from cyberattacks and data loss.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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At least 13 people have died in vehicle crashes and pile-ups during severe dust storms in three states, authorities say as a cross-country storm system sweeping East delivered raging winds and an extreme fire risk.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Alexander’s practice focuses on the federal income tax aspects of energy transition transactions, including renewable energy, carbon capture, biogas property, and electric vehicles.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Challenges & Considerations Adopting AI agents for data solutions comes with important challenges that businesses must address: Security Risks: Granting AI agents broad access to data systems introduces new security vulnerabilities.—
Suri Nuthalapati,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The past few weeks have felt like a Cold War thriller in which an enemy agent somehow infiltrates the top of the United States government.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrument. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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