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1. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] a device that requires skill for proper use.
Synonyms
- optical instrument
- sonograph
- analyzer
- measuring device
- analyser
- plotter
- whip
- extractor
- cauterant
- navigational instrument
- surveyor's instrument
- arm
- cautery
- surveying instrument
- measuring system
- device
- measuring instrument
- instrument of execution
- tracer
- weapon system
- engine
- weapon
- drafting instrument
- instrument of punishment
- scientific instrument
Antonyms
- fear
- unobvious
- disappear
- long
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
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Sentences with surveying-instrument
1. Noun Phrase
Surveying on the job requires the use of more-advanced surveying instruments.
2. Noun Phrase
Automatic levels are electronic surveying instruments that contain optical compensators.
3. Noun Phrase
Theodolites are important surveying instruments that are utilized when measuring both vertical and horizontal angles.
2. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] the means whereby some act is accomplished.
Synonyms
- tool
- way
- means
Antonyms
- listed security
- insecurity
- insecureness
- danger
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
3. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] a person used by another to gain an end.
Synonyms
- pawn
- cat's-paw
- supporter
- helper
- assistant
Antonyms
- authorized
- unauthorized
- behave
- discontinue
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
4. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
Synonyms
- participant role
- instrumental role
Antonyms
- confine
- spell
- birth
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
5. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds.
Synonyms
- electronic musical instrument
- percussive instrument
- barrel organ
- electronic instrument
- calliope
- grind organ
- keyboard instrument
- wind
- street organ
- mouth bow
- musical instrument
- music box
- device
- musical box
- hurdy gurdy
- jew's harp
- hurdy-gurdy
- hand organ
- bass
- stringed instrument
- percussion instrument
- steam organ
- wind instrument
Antonyms
- clasp
- enlist
- hold
- engage
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
6. instrument
noun. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.
Synonyms
- security
- testament
- living will
- income tax return
- affidavit
- letters testamentary
- work permit
- manifest
- writ
- negotiable instrument
- brief
- deed of trust
- release
- authorization
- act
- permit
- bill of indictment
- legal brief
- acquittance
- measure
- assignment
- authorisation
- document
- tax return
- title
- return
- law
- deed of conveyance
- ship's papers
- indictment
- patent
- letters of administration
- judgement
- passport
- written document
- arraignment
- papers
- conveyance
- working papers
- mandate
- licence
- derivative instrument
- will
- legal document
- official document
- debenture
- impeachment
- judgment
- articles of incorporation
- enactment
- license
- legal instrument
- derivative
- trust deed
- legal opinion
- work papers
- judicial writ
- certificate
- deed
- bill
- power of attorney
- written agreement
- opinion
Antonyms
- recall
- freeze
- classify
- inactivity
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
7. instrument
verb. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] write an instrumental score for.
Synonyms
- write
- instrumentate
Antonyms
- fail
- forbid
- criminalize
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
8. instrument
verb. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] address a legal document to.
Synonyms
- address
Antonyms
- activity
- overact
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
9. instrument
verb. ['ˈɪnstrəmənt'] equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling.
Synonyms
- fit out
- fit
- equip
Antonyms
- outlaw
- criminalise
- disallow
- reject
Etymology
- instrumentum (Latin)
- instruo (Latin)
10. surveying
noun. ['sɝˈveɪɪŋ, ˈsɝːˌveɪɪŋ'] the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map.
Synonyms
- measuring
- measure
- triangulation
- measurement
Antonyms
- standard
- nonstandard
- criticize
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- survey (English)
- sourveoir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))