(n.) That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.
(n.) A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.
(n.) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.
(n.) One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.
(v. t.) To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
Example Sentences:
(1) For assessment of clinical status, investigators must rely on the use of standardized instruments for patient self-reporting of fatigue, mood disturbance, functional status, sleep disorder, global well-being, and pain.
(2) Breast temperatures have been measured by the automated instrumentation called the 'Chronobra' for 16 progesterone cycles in women at normal risk for breast cancer and for 15 cycles in women at high risk for breast cancer.
(3) After a review of the technical development and application of staplers from their introduction to the present day, the indications to the use of this instrument in all gastroenterological areas from the oesophagus to the rectum as well as in chest, gynaecological and urological surgery specified.
(4) Short-forms of Wechsler intelligence tests have abounded in the literature and have been recommended for use as screening instruments in clinical and research settings.
(5) Atrioventricular (AV) delay that results in maximum ventricular filling and physiological mechanisms that govern dependence of filling on timing of atrial systole were studied by combining computer experiments with experiments in the anesthetized dog instrumented to measure phasic mitral flow.
(6) The instrument is a definite aid to the surgeon, and does not penalize the time required for surgery.
(7) Furthermore, the AMDP-3 scale and its manual constitute a remarkable teaching instrument for psychopathology, not always enough appreciated.
(8) But it [Help to Buy] is the right policy instrument to deal with a specific problem."
(9) Clinical use of this instrument is no more difficult than conventional immersion ultrasonography.
(10) The performance of the instrument was evaluated by undertaking in vitro measurements of the reflectance spectra of blood.
(11) Several recommendations, based upon the results of this survey study, the existing literature relevant to the ethical responsibilities of investigators who conduct research with children, and our own experiences with these instruments and populations, are made to assist researchers in their attempts to use these inventories in an ethical manner.
(12) Utilizing standardized instruments, family and demographic predictors of general and problem-solving knowledge pertaining to diabetes were identified in 53 newly diagnosed children.
(13) A compact attachment for microscope-type instruments is described enabling to introduce, rapidly and qualitatively, minute biological speciments into melted embedding medium and ensuring the safety of optics.
(14) This paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of the instrument together with indications for its use and reviews 118 patients who had 130 oral lesions removed with the CO2 laser.
(15) The inflammatory response is active in the embryo midway through incubation and is probably instrumental in protection of the embryo.
(16) To examine the possibility of prolongation of the standing times of instrument disinfectants, in vitro tests under high albumin exposure and tests in clinical practice were done.
(17) This, too, is a functional technique although the method and instruments are totally different.
(18) One abutment was used to evaluate each of nine oral hygiene instrumentation methods used for specified lengths of time or instrument strokes.
(19) Out-patient treatment, instrumentation and postgraduated teaching is dealt with.
(20) There is considerable evidence to suggest that intra-alveolar plasminogen activation is instrumental in many aspects of inflammatory lung injury and subsequent tissue repair.
Sounder
Definition:
(n.) One who, or that which; sounds; specifically, an instrument used in telegraphy in place of a register, the communications being read by sound.
(n.) A herd of wild hogs.
Example Sentences:
(1) The dose-addition model takes both dose and effect into account, and thus has a sounder theoretical basis.
(2) The Sounders tried to keep the deal secret, but fans with access to Twitter and cellphone cameras blew the lid off.
(3) The Sounders’ season has been popularly characterized by the Dempsey-Martins partnership — and the MVP-worthy form of the latter in particular.
(4) These results will permit sounder judgments of whether the risks of CNS radiotherapy outweigh the known benefits.
(5) The protection of critical ecosystems appears to be a sounder management strategy than the protection of critical species.
(6) It's up to us to take advantage of it when soccer has inspired our country.” Facebook Twitter Pinterest Seattle Sounders' Clint Dempsey leaps in the air after scoring against the Portland Timbers.
(7) Here's what happened the last time these two sides played here in mid-October: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Pinterest close 3.27am GMT Preamble Hello, and welcome to the Western Conference semi-final second leg between Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders , in which Portland try to defend a slim lead and Seattle continue their annual quest to make a second leg playoff comeback actually count.
(8) The Bolton player may end up featuring more in the Gold Cup than these World Cup qualifiers, but who knows what twists and turns lie ahead — it’s not as if a year ago anyone was anticipating Landon Donovan not being picked for a squad he was eligible for... Here’s the US roster in full: GOALKEEPERS: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire) DEFENDERS: DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg) MIDFIELDERS: Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City) FORWARDS: Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC) More on Belgium in a minute 12.25am BST Preamble Hello, Cleveland!
(9) That ends up a rout, which in the semi-final of anything is shocking.” For those tracking the Sounders from a far, the crowd of 4,361 that saw the game may be as suprising as the final score, particularly given Seattle’s claim to global fame: the large crowds they are able to draw to CenturyLink Field, the stadium they share with the city’s Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
(10) The lead play-by-play coverage will come from Arlo White, already known to many US soccer fans for leading NBC's recent MLS coverage, and before that as the voice of the Seattle Sounders.
(11) Western Conference wild card game vs Seattle Sounders (A) Houston Dynamo (9) The Dynamo entered the last week of the season on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.
(12) Perhaps more significantly, after the slight summer wobble that had raised the specter of last year’s collapse on the run-in, the Sounders have secured a playoff spot, and could achieve a further boost to their long-term ambitions when they play Philadelphia in the US Open Cup final this week – giving them a possible early route back to the Champions League.
(13) Portland under Caleb Porter have been a much tougher proposition and Sigi Schmid will have to mastermind something special tonight for his Sounders team to get the win they need to advance.
(14) Osvaldo Alonso made it two nil as he snuck one off the inside of the far post in the 47th minute and even though Reinaldo Navia pulled on back in the 52nd minute for Atlanta, the Sounders would not be denied their win and Alex Caskey got the two goal lead back two minutes later, followed by two more from Sammy Ochoa.
(15) 4.23am GMT Final thoughts Did Osvaldo Alonso just save the Sounders season?
(16) There were 11 pin extrusions, which led to the use of threaded pins to so as to gain sounder fixation of the osteotomy.
(17) Greece has started building a sounder economy on the wreckage of a public sector bubble and a strangulated private sector.
(18) If he can’t make that case, M’Bolhi will have to call on his World Cup form to keep the Sounders from claiming a fourth crown.
(19) 90 minutes can be life-changing Pre-tournament, DeAndre Yedlin was a Seattle Sounders homegrown full-back – low on European scouting lists, a known unknown.
(20) The next chance is Portland's though as a scramble in the Sounders box almost sees Alhassan get a touch as the ball bobbles loose, before Hahnemann dives on it.