A device used to produce music. / A means or agency for achieving an effect. / A measuring or displaying device. / A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

(transitive) To apply measuring devices. / (transitive) To devise, conceive, cook up, plan. / To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

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

The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

An act of installing.

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

Without any delay; in an instantaneous manner.

Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.

(obsolete) Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence. / (obsolete) A token; a sign; a symptom or indication. / (obsolete) That which is urgent; motive.

(transitive) To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite / (intransitive) To cite an example as proof; to exemplify.