Alternative form of inst.

Abbreviation of institute. / Abbreviation of instant: of the current month.

(law) Abbreviation of institute. / (law) Abbreviation of institution.

plural of inst

(uncountable) The quality or condition of being instrumental; serving a purpose, being useful. / (countable, law) A governmental organ with a specific purpose.

One who plays a musical instrument, as distinguished from a vocalist. / (philosophy) An adherent of instrumentalism.

essential or central; of great importance or relevance. / Serving as an instrument, medium, means, or agency.

(grammar) The instrumental case. / (music) A composition written or performed without lyrics, sometimes using a lead instrument to replace vocals.

(music) Any musical instrument that produces sound when air flows through it; a woodwind instrument or brass instrument.

A beverage in the form of a powder, granules, or concentrated liquid, made from coffee and able to be quickly reconstituted by adding water.