Instrument vs. Machine
Difference Between Instrument and Machine
Instrumentnoun
A device used to produce music.
The violinist was a master of her instrument.Machinenoun
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
Instrumentnoun
A means or agency for achieving an effect.
Machinenoun
(dated) A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.
Instrumentnoun
A measuring or displaying device.
Machinenoun
An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.
I called you earlier, but all I got was the machine.Instrumentnoun
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
Machinenoun
(computing) A computer.
Game developers assume they're pushing the limits of the machine.He refuses to turn off his Linux machine.Instrumentnoun
(legal) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value.Negotiable instruments are the foundation of the debt markets.Machinenoun
(figuratively) A person or organisation that seemingly acts like a machine, being particularly efficient, single-minded, or unemotional.
Bruce Campbell was a "demon-killing machine" because he made quick work of killing demons.The government has become a money-making machine.Instrumentnoun
(figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
Machinenoun
Especially, the group that controls a political or similar organization; a combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use.
Instrumentverb
(transitive) To apply measuring devices.
Machinenoun
Supernatural agency in a poem, or a superhuman being introduced to perform some exploit.
Instrumentverb
(transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
Machinenoun
The system of special interest groups that supports a political party, especially in urban areas.
Instrumentverb
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
a sonata instrumented for orchestraMachinenoun
Penis.
Instrumentnoun
a device that requires skill for proper use
Machineverb
to make by machinery.
Instrumentnoun
the means whereby some act is accomplished;
my greed was the instrument of my destructionscience has given us new tools to fight diseaseMachineverb
to shape or finish by machinery.
Instrumentnoun
a person used by another to gain an end
Machinenoun
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Instrumentnoun
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Machinenoun
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently;
the war machineInstrumentnoun
the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
Machinenoun
an efficient person;
the boxer was a magnificent fighting machineInstrumentnoun
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Machinenoun
4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine;
he needs a car to get to workInstrumentverb
equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Machinenoun
a group that controls the activities of a political party;
he was endorsed by the Democratic machineInstrumentverb
write an instrumental score for
Machinenoun
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
Instrumentverb
address a legal document to
Machineverb
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Machineverb
make by machinery;
The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars
