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Synonyms for Instrument (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a person used by another to gain an end):
cat's-paw, pawn

WordNet sense 2 ((law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right):
legal document, legal instrument, official document

WordNet sense 3 (the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process):
instrumental role

WordNet sense 4 (any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds):
musical instrument

WordNet sense 5 (write an instrumental score for):
instrumentate

WordNet sense 6 (the means whereby some act is accomplished):
tool


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