The difference between Instrument and Supervise
When used as verbs, instrument means to apply measuring devices, whereas supervise means to or a or .
Instrument is also noun with the meaning: a device used to produce music.
check bellow for the other definitions of Instrument and Supervise
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Instrument as a noun:
A device used to produce music.
Examples:
"The violinist was a master of her instrument."
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Instrument as a noun:
A means or agency for achieving an effect.
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Instrument as a noun:
A measuring or displaying device.
Examples:
"The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity."
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Instrument as a noun:
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
Examples:
"The dentist set down his tray of instruments."
"The scientist recorded the temperature with a thermometer but wished he had a more accurate instrument."
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Instrument as a noun (legal):
A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
Examples:
"A bond indenture is the instrument that gives a bond its value."
"Negotiable instruments are the foundation of the debt markets."
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Instrument as a noun (figuratively):
A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
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Instrument as a verb (transitive):
To apply measuring devices.
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Instrument as a verb (transitive):
To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
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Instrument as a verb:
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
Examples:
"a sonata instrumented for orchestra"
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Supervise as a verb (transitive):
To or a or .
Examples:
"Without someone to supervise them, the group will lack direction."
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Supervise as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To look over so as to read; to peruse.