Synonyms: instrument, tool
Definition: the means whereby some act is accomplished
Usage: my greed was the instrument of my destruction; science has given us new tools to fight disease
Similar words: agency, means, way
Definition: how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
Usage: a means of control; an example is the best agency of instruction; the true way to success
Synonyms: instrument
Definition: a device that requires skill for proper use
Similar words: device
Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water
Synonyms: musical instrument, instrument
Definition: any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Similar words: device
Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water
Synonyms: instrument, instrumental role
Definition: the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
Similar words: semantic role, participant role
Definition: (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause
Synonyms: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Similar words: papers, written document, document
Definition: writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Synonyms: instrument, cat's-paw, pawn
Definition: a person used by another to gain an end
Similar words: assistant, help, helper, supporter
Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
Synonyms: instrument
Definition: address a legal document to
Synonyms: instrument, instrumentate
Definition: write an instrumental score for
Synonyms: instrument
Definition: equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Similar words: outfit, equip, fit, fit out
Definition: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Usage: The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities