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Nothing was found!Instrument is a tool, intended for a purpose other than mechanical work, in particular a refined one.
- INSTRUMENTS is a band from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Musical instruments are devices designed to produce music, frequently by plucking or striking a string or bell or drum surface, or by forcing air to resonate (see wind instrument).
- Scientific instruments are devices intended to assist in the conduct of science. An example would be the test tubes and other glassware one might find in a chemistry or biology laboratory. Scientific instruments include but is not limited to some Laboratory equipment (scientific instruments includes instruments used outside the laboratory for scientific purposes, for example the Hubble telescope is a scientific instrument. Specific categories of scientific instruements include
- Measuring instruments are devices used to measure or compare the magnitude of physical properties, such as voltmeters, speedometers, etc.
- Analytical instruments are devices used to measure multiple or complex material properties, such as mass spectrometers.
- Medical instruments are devices for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, such as stethoscopes.
- Instruments of torture is a term for the means whereby some act of torture is accomplished.
- Legal instruments are documents used to formally document various types of transactions or confirm certain statuses for specific purposes, such as confirming contractual relations, civil status, etc. Examples include wills, writs, court order, contracts, treaties, marriage licenses and driver's licenses.
- Financial instruments are documents used to formally document various types of financial transactions. Examples include loan agreements, bonds, mortgages, stocks and floating charges.
- Negotiable instruments are a class of documents evidencing promises or orders to pay a certain sum of money.
- In statistics, an instrument is an instrumental variable.
- A statutory instrument refers to a regulation or other secondary legislation passed pursuant to authority given by primary legislation.
- Vehicle instrument (i.e. speedometer, fuel gauge...), analogical or, nowadays, digital.
- Instrument - a documentary film about the band Fugazi.
See also
- Instrumentation (disambiguation)
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This is such a brilliant arrangement, with my favorite music and musical instrument. Hope you like it!
In general, when you have a doctor’s visit, the nurse or doctor always seem to take your Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature and sometimes your Pulse Oximetry. Usually the healthcare professional would use 4 diagnostic instruments to measure these vital signs.
The computer is a great instrument to gain access to the internet to access necessary information and data. On retrieving this information it is possible to store as much data and information as necessary on the computer. However there will be a time when all this data has to be eliminated and erased as they are of no use to you.
I must say, skratch music is really awesome. I just discovered this guy on iTunes this morning. I didn't know you could actually use a turntable as an instrument!! Very cool.
The thyroid gland is a precision instrument that is vital in growth and metabolism. This means that not only is the thyroid gland essential for the function of our bodies, but also that it needs to be working perfectly for optimum health. This article explains what happens when thyroid problems occur, and how to treat them.