Definition of"instrument" in Arabic

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instrument

/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
Noun

Definitions

1

Noun

A tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or scientific work or for a specific purpose.
🟢Beginner
2

Noun

A device for producing musical sounds.
🟢Beginner
3

Noun

A means by which something is done; an agent.
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4

Noun

A formal legal document, such as a will, deed, or bond, which records a right or obligation.
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5

Verb

To equip (a vehicle, aircraft, or process) with instruments for control, measurement, or observation.
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6

Verb

To arrange (music) for performance by instruments.
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Examples

  • "هذه الأداة ضرورية للعملية الجراحية الدقيقة."

    This instrument is essential for the delicate surgical procedure.

  • "تعلمت العزف على آلة الكمان الموسيقية منذ صغري."

    I learned to play the violin musical instrument from a young age.

  • "كان التعليم أداة قوية لتحقيق التغيير الاجتماعي."

    Education was a powerful instrument for achieving social change.

  • "وقع على الصك القانوني أمام الشهود."

    He signed the legal instrument in front of witnesses.

  • "سيتم تجهيز الطائرة بأحدث أجهزة الملاحة الجوية."

    The aircraft will be instrumented with the latest aerial navigation devices.

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Etymology

The word 'instrument' originates from the Latin 'instrumentum', meaning 'tool, implement, means, equipment'. This Latin term itself is derived from 'instruere', which means 'to build, construct, teach', indicating its foundational sense of something used to build or facilitate.

Cultural Notes

In Arabic culture, the concept of 'instrument' is diverse. 'آلة موسيقية' (ālah mūsiqiyyah) specifically denotes musical instruments, which are deeply embedded in traditional Arabic music, featuring iconic instruments such as the Oud, Qanun, and Nay. For general tools or implements, 'أداة' (adāt) is commonly used. When referring to electronic or mechanical devices, 'جهاز' (jihāz) is often preferred. The legal sense of 'instrument' finds its equivalent in terms like 'صك' (ṣakk) for formal documents, reflecting the multifaceted application of the word across various contexts in Arabic.

Frequency:Very Common

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