1. surveyor(n = noun.person) Array - an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures; Array
is a kind of applied scientist, engineer, technologist
has particulars: lineman, locater, locator
Derived form verb survey6
2. surveyor(n = noun.person) Array - someone who conducts a statistical survey; Array
is a kind of actuary, statistician
Derived form verb survey5
1. One placed to superintend others; an overseer; an inspector. [1913 Webster]
"Were 't not madness then,
To make the fox surveyor of the fold?" [1913 Webster]
2. One who views and examines for the purpose of ascertaining the condition, quantity, or quality of anything; as, a surveyor of highways, ordnance, etc. [1913 Webster]
3. One who surveys or measures land; one who practices the art of surveying. [1913 Webster]
4. An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty; a gauger. [1913 Webster]
surveyor, n.
1 a person who surveys land and buildings, esp. professionally.
2 Brit. an official inspector, esp. for measurement and valuation.
3 a person who carries out surveys.
Derivative:
surveyorship n. (esp. in sense 2).
Etymology:
ME f. AF & OF surve(i)our (as SURVEY)
N director, manager, governor, rector, comptroller, superintendent, supervisor, straw boss, intendant, overseer, overlooker, supercargo, husband, inspector, visitor, ranger, surveyor, aedile, moderator, monitor, taskmaster, master, leader, ringleader, demagogue, corypheus, conductor, fugleman, precentor, bellwether, agitator, caporal, choregus, collector, file leader, flugelman, linkboy, guiding star, adviser, guide, pilot, helmsman, steersman, steermate, wire-puller, driver, whip, Jehu, charioteer, coachman, carman, cabman, postilion, vetturino, muleteer, arriero, teamster, whipper in, head, head man, head center, boss, principal, president, speaker, chair, chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, captain, superior, mayor, vice president, prime minister, premier, vizier, grand vizier, eparch, officer, functionary, minister, official, red-tapist, bureaucrat, man in office, Jack in office, office bearer, person in authority, statesman, strategist, legislator, lawgiver, politician, statist, statemonger, Minos, Draco, arbiter, boss, political dictator, board, secretary, secretary of state, Reis Effendi, vicar, steward, factor, agent, bailiff, middleman, foreman, clerk of works, landreeve, factotum, major-domo, seneschal, housekeeper, shepherd, croupier, proctor, procurator, ex officio.
1. instrument(n = noun.artifact) Array - a device that requires skill for proper use; Array
is a kind of device
has particulars: analyser, analyzer, cauterant, cautery, drafting instrument, engine, extractor, instrument of execution, instrument of punishment, measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system, medical instrument, navigational instrument, optical instrument, plotter, scientific instrument, sonograph, surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument, tracer, arm, weapon, weapon system, whip
2. instrument(n = noun.act) tool - the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
is a kind of agency, means, way
Derived forms verb instrument1, adjective instrumental2
3. instrument(n = noun.person) cat's-paw, pawn - a person used by another to gain an end; Array
is a kind of assistant, help, helper, supporter
4. instrument(n = noun.communication) legal document, legal instrument, official document - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right; Array
is a kind of document, papers, written document
has particulars: articles of incorporation, derivative, derivative instrument, negotiable instrument, passport, ship's papers, manifest, debenture, power of attorney, letters of administration, letters testamentary, work papers, work permit, working papers, act, enactment, law, bill, measure, brief, legal brief, testament, will, living will, deed, deed of conveyance, title, assignment, deed of trust, trust deed, conveyance, income tax return, return, tax return, licence, license, permit, letters patent, patent, judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion, acquittance, release, judicial writ, writ, authorisation, authorization, mandate, affidavit, written agreement, bill of indictment, indictment, impeachment, arraignment, certificate, security
Derived form verb instrument3
5. instrument(n = noun.communication) instrumental role - the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process; Array
is a kind of participant role, semantic role
6. instrument(n = noun.artifact) musical instrument - any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds; Array
is a kind of device
has particulars: barrel organ, grind organ, hand organ, hurdy-gurdy, hurdy gurdy, street organ, bass, calliope, steam organ, electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument, jew's harp, jews' harp, mouth bow, keyboard instrument, music box, musical box, percussion instrument, percussive instrument, stringed instrument, wind, wind instrument
Derived forms verb instrument2, adjective instrumental1, noun instrumentalist1, verb instrumentate1
1. instrument(v = verb.possession) Array - equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling; Array
is one way to equip, fit, fit out, outfit
Derived forms noun instrument2, noun instrumentation2, noun instrumentation1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Something ----s somebody
2. instrument(v = verb.creation) instrumentate - write an instrumental score for; Array
is one way to compose, write
Derived forms noun instrument6, noun instrumentation4
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
3. instrument(v = verb.communication) Array - address a legal document to; Array
is one way to address, direct
Derived form noun instrument4
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
1. That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; a device; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments. [1913 Webster]
"All the lofty instruments of war." [1913 Webster]
2. A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument. [1913 Webster]
"Praise him with stringed instruments and organs." [1913 Webster]
"But signs when songs and instruments he hears." [1913 Webster]
3. A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc. Burrill. [1913 Webster]
4. One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent; as, their army was primarily an instrument of oppression. [1913 Webster]
"Or useful serving man and instrument,
To any sovereign state." [1913 Webster]
"The bold are but the instruments of the wise."
1. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra. [1913 Webster]
2. To furnish or equip with instruments; to attach instruments to; as, the fighter planes were heavily instrumented; the patient was instrumented to monitor him remotely. [PJC]
instrument, n. & v.
--n.
1 a tool or implement, esp. for delicate or scientific work.
2 (in full musical instrument) a device for producing musical sounds by vibration, wind, percussion, etc.
3 a a thing used in performing an action (the meeting was an instrument in his success). b a person made use of (is merely their instrument).
4 a measuring-device, esp. in an aeroplane, serving to determine its position in darkness etc.
5 a formal, esp. legal, document.
--v.tr.
1 arrange (music) for instruments.
2 equip with instruments (for measuring, recording, controlling, etc.).
Idiom:
instrument board (or panel) a surface, esp. in a car or aeroplane, containing the dials etc. of measuring-devices.
Etymology:
ME f. OF instrument or L instrumentum (as INSTRUCT)
N instrumentality, aid, subservience, subserviency, mediation, intervention, medium, intermedium, vehicle, hand, agency, minister, handmaid, midwife, accoucheur, accoucheuse, obstetrician, gobetween, cat's-paw, stepping-stone, opener, key, master key, passkey, latchkey, open sesame, passport, passe-partout, safe-conduct, password, instrument, expedient, means, instrumental, useful, ministerial, subservient, mediatorial, intermediate, intervening, conducive, through, by, per, whereby, thereby, hereby, by the agency of, by dint of, by virtue of, in virtue of, through the medium of, along with, on the shoulders of, by means of, by the aid of, with the aid of, per fas et nefas, by fair means or foul, somehow, somehow or other, by hook or by crook.
N instrument, machinery, mechanism, engineering, instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill, air engine, caloric engine, heat engine, gear, tackle, tackling, rig, rigging, apparatus, appliances, plant, materiel, harness, trappings, fittings, accouterments, barde, equipment, equipmentage, appointments, furniture, upholstery, chattels, paraphernalia, mechanical powers, lever, leverage, mechanical advantage, crow, crowbar, handspike, gavelock, jemmy, jimmy, arm, limb, wing, oar, paddle, pulley, wheel and axle, wheelwork, clockwork, wheels within wheels, pinion, crank, winch, cam, pedal, capstan, wheel, inclined plane, wedge, screw, spring, mainspring, can hook, glut, heald, heddle, jenny, parbuckle, sprag, water wheel, handle, hilt, haft, shaft, heft, shank, blade, trigger, tiller, helm, treadle, key, turnscrew, screwdriver, knocker, hammer, edge tool, borer, vice, teeth, nail, rope, peg, support, spoon, arms, oar, cardiograph, recapper, snowplow, tenpenny, votograph, instrumental, mechanical, machinal, brachial, instrument, machinery, mechanism, engineering, instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill, air engine, caloric engine, heat engine, gear, tackle, tackling, rig, rigging, apparatus, appliances, plant, materiel, harness, trappings, fittings, accouterments, barde, equipment, equipmentage, appointments, furniture, upholstery, chattels, paraphernalia, mechanical powers, lever, leverage, mechanical advantage, crow, crowbar, handspike, gavelock, jemmy, jimmy, arm, limb, wing, oar, paddle, pulley, wheel and axle, wheelwork, clockwork, wheels within wheels, pinion, crank, winch, cam, pedal, capstan, wheel, inclined plane, wedge, screw, spring, mainspring, can hook, glut, heald, heddle, jenny, parbuckle, sprag, water wheel, handle, hilt, haft, shaft, heft, shank, blade, trigger, tiller, helm, treadle, key, turnscrew, screwdriver, knocker, hammer, edge tool, borer, vice, teeth, nail, rope, peg, support, spoon, arms, oar, cardiograph, recapper, snowplow, tenpenny, votograph, instrumental, mechanical, machinal, brachial.
N security, guaranty, guarantee, gage, warranty, bond, tie, pledge, plight, mortgage, collateral, debenture, hypothecation, bill of sale, lien, pawn, pignoration, real security, vadium, stake, deposit, earnest, handsel, caution, promissory note, bill, bill of exchange, I, O, U, personal security, covenant, specialty, parole, acceptance, indorsement, signature, execution, stamp, seal, sponsor, cosponsor, sponsion, sponsorship, surety, bail, mainpernor, hostage, godchild, godfather, godmother, recognizance, deed of indemnity, covenant of indemnity, authentication, verification, warrant, certificate, voucher, docket, doquet, record, probate, attested copy, receipt, acquittance, quittance, discharge, release, muniment, title deed, instrument, deed, deed poll, assurance, indenture, charter, charter poll, paper, parchment, settlement, will, testament, last will and testament, codicil, bonis avibus, gone where the woodbine twineth.
beating-reed instrument, bowed stringed instrument, brass instrument, commercial instrument, debt instrument, derivative instrument, double-reed instrument, drafting instrument, electronic instrument, execution of instrument, free-reed instrument, instrument flying, instrument landing, instrument of execution, instrument of punishment, instrument of torture, instrument panel, legal instrument, measuring instrument, medical instrument, musical instrument, musical instrument digital interface, navigational instrument, negotiable instrument, optical instrument, percussion instrument, percussive instrument, recording instrument, reed instrument, scientific instrument, sealed instrument, single-reed instrument, stringed instrument, surgical instrument, surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument, test instrument vehicle, time-delay measuring instrument, transit instrument, wind instrument, woodwind instrument