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as in certificates
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 devices
an article intended for use in work
always choose the right instrument for any woodworking job
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as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
he sees scouting as an instrument for building character in young people
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as in tools
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 instruments
Such a strategy could effectively weaponize these institutions, turning them into instruments of unilateralism rather than forums for global collaboration.
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Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
And criminal hackers and adversarial states are already employing AI and MI as instruments to identify and take advantage of flaws in threat detection frameworks.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
To avoid the fate of the mythological Greek figure Icarus, the spacecraft comes with a heat shield that will keep its sensitive instruments just above room temperature, at roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
As the string instruments begin to play, the star looks around before launching into the lyrics, showing off her vocals.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
These are easy-listening earbuds with a pleasantly open soundstage that does a good job of placing all the instruments where they are supposed to be.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The film digs into the history and legacy of the store, as well as its founder and owner, Norman Harris, renowned not only for his collection of vintage instruments but also for his ability to pair the right guitar with the right player.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
And criminal hackers and adversarial states are already employing AI and MI as instruments to identify and take advantage of flaws in threat detection frameworks.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
To avoid the fate of the mythological Greek figure Icarus, the spacecraft comes with a heat shield that will keep its sensitive instruments just above room temperature, at roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
As the string instruments begin to play, the star looks around before launching into the lyrics, showing off her vocals.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
These are easy-listening earbuds with a pleasantly open soundstage that does a good job of placing all the instruments where they are supposed to be.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The film digs into the history and legacy of the store, as well as its founder and owner, Norman Harris, renowned not only for his collection of vintage instruments but also for his ability to pair the right guitar with the right player.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruments
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The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.—
David Williams,
National Review,
26 Dec. 2024
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The fallout from incidents like SolarWinds has shown that enterprises can no longer rely solely on certifications like SOC 2 to assure their clients or partners of their security posture.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Though there are about 100 volunteers up to date on their certifications and vaccines required by occupational health standards, Barna said about 40 regularly serve patients at BridgingLife.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
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Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Highway Operations Center will be keeping an eye on Connecticut roads and look out for disabled vehicles and any crashes, Morgan said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the best head-to-head matchup of elite engineers and AI agents was published in November by METR, a leading AI evaluations group.—
Garrison Lovely,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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These systems enable autonomous collaboration among specialized AI agents to handle complex workflows in every industry.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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When children swallow more than one separate magnet, the magnets will try to attach by ripping through internal organs.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lupus sees the body's immune system mistakenly attack its own healthy cells and tissues, which can cause inflammation and damage in organs or systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Anticipating environmental factors and planning construction around seasonal challenges ensures efficient work.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Consider factors like scalability, performance and cost when selecting storage options.—
Robbie Morrison,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Instruments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruments. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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