
Instrument
Practical Use
Focus on the physical tasks 'instrument' can perform, like cutting or measuring.
He picked up the instrument to tighten the screws.
Tangible Objects
'Instrument' refers to items you can actually touch, not abstract tools.
The dentist's instruments were sterilized before use.
Specificity
'Instrument' often indicates a specialized object designed for particular tasks.
A carpenter uses specific instruments to carve wood. Compare with
ApparatusContraptionDeviceEquipmentGadgetImplementMachineToolUtensil
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