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instrument

instrument

Meaning of instrument

English

a tool or device for measuring or precise work

Deutsch

technisches Gerät, das genaue Werte wie Druck feststellt

instrument

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
American English
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument with German translation

instrument usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This instrument measures air pressure.

Dieses Messgerät misst den Luftdruck.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The instrument shows the temperature.

Das Messgerät zeigt die Temperatur an.

instrument synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between instrument, device, gauge, and meter

device
🇬🇧English

Any device, often electronic

very often

ENTurn off all electronic devices.

Advanced: broader words

G
🇬🇧English
gauge

A measuring device with a dial

rare word

ENThe fuel gauge shows the tank is empty.

M
🇬🇧English
meter

A measuring device: water meter

often

ENSomeone came to read the gas meter.

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Questions about this word

What does instrument mean?

a tool or device for measuring or precise work

How do you pronounce instrument?

instrument is pronounced [ˈɪnstrəmənt].

How is instrument used in a sentence?

Dieses Messgerät misst den Luftdruck. Translation: This instrument measures air pressure.

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