instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments especially for a band or orchestra
2
: the use or application of instruments (as for observation, measurement, or control)
3
: instruments for a particular purpose
also
: a selection or arrangement of instruments
Examples of instrumentation in a Sentence
There was a problem with the airplane's instrumentation.
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On Scrutiny, Stevenson sang in low, menacing, and obscured tones; today, her vocals soar above the instrumentation.
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Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Some albums are made for chin-stroking, with deeply complex, intellectually challenging lyrics, song structures, instrumentation and production, creations that deeply stimulate the brain but leave the butt in neutral.
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The Murano has 2 12.3-inch displays, one for the instrumentation directly in front of the driver and a touchscreen in the center of the dashboard.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Smith laid down the initial recordings, then sent the files to the Lips, who provided the backing instrumentation.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Some albums are made for chin-stroking, with deeply complex, intellectually challenging lyrics, song structures, instrumentation and production, creations that deeply stimulate the brain but leave the butt in neutral.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The Murano has 2 12.3-inch displays, one for the instrumentation directly in front of the driver and a touchscreen in the center of the dashboard.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Smith laid down the initial recordings, then sent the files to the Lips, who provided the backing instrumentation.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Instrumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrumentation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
1
: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments
2
: instruments for a particular purpose
the instrumentation of an aircraft
Medical Definition
instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-
: a use of or operation with instruments
especially
: the use of one or more instruments in treating a patient (as in the passing of a cystoscope)
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