instrumentation

CEFRC1

/ˌɪnstrəˌmɛˈnteɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The instruments used for a particular purpose or piece of music.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments; performance.

Examples

  • The instrumentation of the song was complex.

  • The scientists carefully calibrated the scientific instrumentation.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.

  2. The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments.

  3. On a vehicle, dashboard gauges monitoring engine functions and performance, along with other essential functions.

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In context

  • Instrumentation is crucial in scientific research.

  • The car's instrumentation included fuel, temperature, voltimeter and oil pressure gauges, along with a speedometer and tachometer.

  • He had a wonderful instrumentation.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From instrument + -ation.