instrumentation

instrumentations

Definitions of instrumentation

noun
the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation

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effectuation, implementation
the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
noun
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

synonyms: instrumentality

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ceramic
an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures

connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion
an instrumentality that connects

container
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

conveyance, transport
something that serves as a means of transportation

device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

equipment
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

furnishing
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable

hardware, ironware
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

means
an instrumentality for accomplishing some end

system
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

toilet articles, toiletry
artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)

arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system
weapons considered collectively

medium
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

acoustic device
a device for amplifying or transmitting sound

adapter, adaptor
device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible

afterburner
a device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust

agglomerator
a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls

aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight

alarm, alarm system, warning device
a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event

ammo, ammunition
projectiles to be fired from a gun

antiperspirant
an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration

apparatus, setup
equipment designed to serve a specific function

appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

applicator, applier
a device for applying a substance

appointment, fitting
(usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

armament
weaponry used by military or naval force

aspergill, aspersorium
a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water

attachment, bond
a connection that fastens things together

audio system, sound system
a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound

automation
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation

automatic pilot, autopilot, robot pilot
a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course

backbone
the part of a network that connects other networks together

bag
a flexible container with a single opening

bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

bait, decoy, lure
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed

bar
a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon

basket, handbasket
a container that is usually woven and has handles

bath oil
a scented oil added to your bath water

bath salts
a preparation that softens or scents a bath

beater
an implement for beating

billiard marker
a device for keeping the score in a game of billiards

bin
a container; usually has a lid

bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder
an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds

blower
a device that produces a current of air

bomb
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

bootjack
has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots

bowl, pipe bowl
a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

box
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

bread-bin, breadbox
a container used to keep bread or cake in

breathalyser, breathalyzer
a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath

breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure

brick
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

brush
an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle

bubbler
any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid

buff, buffer
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

buffer, fender
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

bunker
a large container for storing fuel

can, tin, tin can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

candlesnuffer
an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle

canister, cannister, tin
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

capsule
a small container

cargo container
a large container for freight

case
a portable container for carrying several objects

case, display case, showcase, vitrine
a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

cassette
a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video

catapult, launcher
a device that launches aircraft from a warship

battery charger, charger
a device for charging or recharging batteries

cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement
any of a large class of implements used for cleaning

clip-on
a device (as an earring, sunglasses, microphone etc.) that is attached by clips

comb
a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair

baby's dummy, comforter, pacifier, teething ring
device used for an infant to suck or bite on

communication system
a system for communicating

ADP system, ADPS, automatic data processing system, computer system, computing system
a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage

conductor
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.

containment
(physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor

birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device
an agent or device intended to prevent conception

control system
a system for controlling the operation of another system

converter, convertor
a device for changing one substance or form or state into another

cooling system, engine cooling system
equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine

corer
a device for removing the core from apples

corrective, restorative
a device for treating injury or disease

cosmetic
a toiletry designed to beautify the body

cream, emollient, ointment
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

crusher
a device that crushes something

cryptograph
a device for deciphering codes and ciphers

cup
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

cutoff
a device that terminates the flow in a pipe

cylinder
a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air

dampener, moistener
a device that dampens or moistens something

damper, muffler
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

data system, information system
system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization

defence system, defense system
the weaponry available for the defense of a region

deflector
a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)

dental appliance
a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth

deodorant, deodourant
a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors

depressor
a device used by physician to press a part down or aside

detector, sensing element, sensor
any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner

dice box, dice cup
a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown

diestock
a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders

dish
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

dispenser
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts

dolly
conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects

dolly
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

drainage system
a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water

drawer
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

drive
(computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium

drop forge, drop hammer, drop press
device for making large forgings

Dumpster
a container designed to receive and transport and dump waste

elastic device
any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched

electrical device
a device that produces or is powered by electricity

electrical system
equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio

electronic device
a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically

electronic equipment, electronics
equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)

empty
a container that has been emptied

energiser, energizer
a device that supplies electrical energy

envelope
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

eraser
an implement used to erase something

exercise device
a device designed to provide exercise for the user

exhaust, exhaust system
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged

EDS, explosive detection system
a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports

explosive device
device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy

ETD, explosive trace detection
a system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives

fan
a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

filter
device that removes something from whatever passes through it

asphyxiator, extinguisher, fire extinguisher
a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires

fire iron
metal fireside implements

flail
an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing

flare
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification

fuel system
equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine

fumigator
a device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests

article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

game equipment
equipment or apparatus used in playing a game

gas fixture
a device to convey illuminating gas from the pipe to the gas burner

appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

drinking glass, glass
a container for holding liquids while drinking

grab bag
a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents

groover
a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching

earth, ground
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

guard, safety, safety device
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

guidance device, guidance system
a system of equipment for automatically guiding the path of a vehicle (especially a missile)

gunnery
guns collectively

hair grease, hair oil, hair tonic, hairdressing
a toiletry for the hair

hair spray
toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place

hardware
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

heater, warmer
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

heat exchanger
device that transfers heat from one liquid to another without allowing them to mix

hitch
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

holding device
a device for holding something

hook
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

assemblage, hookup
a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose

hookup
a device providing a connection between a power source and a user

horn
a device having the shape of a horn

horsebox
a conveyance (railroad car or trailer) for transporting racehorses

foil, hydrofoil
a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

imprint
a device produced by pressure on a surface

indicator
a device for showing the operating condition of some system

inertial guidance system, inertial navigation system
a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces

instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use

ignition interlock, interlock
a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting

interrupter
a device for automatically interrupting an electric current

branding iron, iron
implement used to brand live stock

jig
a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it

jumper
a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections

conjunction, junction
something that joins or connects

key
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

keyboard
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like

Kinetoscope
a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture

doorknocker, knocker, rapper
a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door

leather strip
implement consisting of a strip of leather

life support, life-support system
medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive

life support, life-support system
equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions

lift
a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg

lifting device
a device for lifting heavy loads

igniter, ignitor, light, lighter
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

litter
conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers

lockage
a system of locks in a canal or waterway

lotion
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

machine
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

magnet
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

magnetic bottle
container consisting of any configuration of magnetic fields used to contain a plasma during controlled thermonuclear reactions

mail
a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system

mailer
a container for something to be mailed

manger, trough
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

material
things needed for doing or making something

equipage, materiel
equipment and supplies of a military force

labyrinth, maze, warren
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

measure
a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance

mechanical system
a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles

mechanism
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

memory device, storage device
a device that preserves information for retrieval

cast, mold, mould
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

hair gel, hair mousse, mousse
toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling

instrument, musical instrument
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

navigational system
a system that provides information useful in determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft

naval equipment
equipment for a navy

naval weaponry
weaponry for warships

needle
a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)

nest egg
device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it

electronic network, network
(electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits

network
a system of intersecting lines or channels

noisemaker
a device (such as a clapper or bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration

oar
an implement used to propel or steer a boat

optical device
a device for producing or controlling light

override
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

package, parcel
a wrapped container

pan
shallow container made of metal

paper feed
a device for inserting sheets of paper into a printer or typewriter

peeler
a device for peeling vegetables or fruits

essence, perfume
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

photographic equipment
equipment used by a photographer

pick, plectron, plectrum
a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument

fuel pod, pod
a detachable container of fuel on an airplane

flowerpot, pot
a container in which plants are cultivated

powder
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

powder flask, powder horn
container for carrying gunpowder; made of the hollow horn of an animal

PTO, power takeoff
a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer)

goad, prod
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

autocue, prompter
a device that displays words for people to read

propulsion system
a system that provides a propelling or driving force

public transport
conveyance for passengers or mail or freight

pull
a device used for pulling something

radiotherapy equipment
equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity

receptacle
a container that is used to put or keep things in

recorder, recording equipment, recording machine
equipment for making records

reflector
device that reflects radiation

button, release
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

reliquary
a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)

remote, remote control
a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance

rescue equipment
equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency

reset
device for resetting instruments or controls

resonator
any system that resonates

constraint, restraint
a device that impede's something's motion

robotics equipment
equipment used in robotics

rod
a long thin implement made of metal or wood

roll-on roll-off
a method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination

router
(computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks

carpet, carpeting, rug
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

runner
device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along

saltcellar
a small container for holding salt at the dining table

artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

bank, coin bank, money box, savings bank
a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home

scaffolding, staging
a system of scaffolds

scratcher
a device used for scratching

coal scuttle, scuttle
container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire

security system
(computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks

selsyn, synchro
a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized

shaker
a container in which something can be shaken

sharpener
any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper

shaving cream, shaving soap
toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving

shaving foam
toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving

shipboard system
a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship

cargo ships, merchant marine, merchant vessels, shipping
conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry

shoehorn
a device used for easing the foot into a shoe

shoetree
a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn

shooting stick
device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat

shredder
a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them)

sidecar
conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle

signaling device
a device used to send signals

lift, ski lift, ski tow
a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill

slip ring
connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts

snowshoe
a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

snuffer
a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles

solar thermal system
a system that converts sunlight into heat

sounder
a device for making soundings

source of illumination
any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation

fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

spike
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

spoon
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

sports equipment
equipment needed to participate in a particular sport

sports implement
an implement used in a sport

sprinkler system
a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature

stabiliser, stabilizer
a device for making something stable

stemmer
a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples)

stick
an implement consisting of a length of wood

stick
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood

stirrer
an implement used for stirring

stock-in-trade
any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation

storage ring
container consisting of a set of magnets set in a doughnut-shaped ring around which charged particles from an accelerator can be kept circulating until they are used

straightener
a device for straightening

reinforcement, strengthener
a device designed to provide additional strength

strickle
a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure

stylus
a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player

suction cup
a cup-shaped device (made of rubber, glass, or plastic) that produces a partial vacuum; used to adhere or draw something to a surface

support
any device that bears the weight of another thing

swab
implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

flyswat, flyswatter, swatter
an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects

sweatbox
a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat

synchroflash
a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter

synchromesh
an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly

take-up
any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)

teaching aid
materials and equipment used in teaching

teaser
a device for teasing wool

line, phone line, subscriber line, telephone circuit, telephone line
a telephone connection

telfer, telpher
one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage

patch, temporary hookup
a connection intended to be used for a limited time

test equipment
equipment required to perform a test

thimble
a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

dart thrower, spear thrower, throwing board, throwing stick
a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear

tilter
a device for emptying a cask by tilting it without disturbing the dregs

time capsule
container for preserving historical records to be discovered at some future time

pair of tongs, tongs
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

tool
an implement used in the practice of a vocation

toothbrush
small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth

toy
a device regarded as providing amusement

trailer
a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor

aerial tramway, cable tramway, ropeway, tram, tramway
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

trap
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

trigger
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

tuning fork
a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments

utensil
an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

valve
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

vaporiser, vaporizer
a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation)

vehicle
a conveyance that transports people or objects

ventilator
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air

vessel
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)

washboard
device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on

circular file, waste basket, waste-paper basket, wastebasket, wastepaper basket
a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish

water cooler
a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water

watering can, watering pot
a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants

wheeled vehicle
a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people

workbag, workbasket, workbox
container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)

writing implement
an implement that is used to write

coupling, yoke
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

vehicle
a medium for the expression or achievement of something

paper
a medium for written communication

celluloid, cinema, film
a medium that disseminates moving pictures

print media
a medium that disseminates printed matter

data-storage medium, storage medium
a medium for storing information

telecom, telecommunication
(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically

album, record album
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

forum
a medium, especially a website, for discussion of ideas and issues

accoutrement
an additional piece of equipment used for some activity

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artefact, artifact
a man-made object taken as a whole
noun
the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments

synonyms: orchestration

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arrangement, arranging, transcription
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
noun
the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra

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arrangement, musical arrangement
a piece of music that has been adapted for performance by a particular set of voices or instruments

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