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    n. pl.Noun (plural)Gauges for measuring some things, e.g. temperature
    Pilots undergo intensive training in order to interpret aircraft instruments correctly
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Legal documents
    All financial instruments have been submitted to the office for checking
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Devices that are used for creating music
    Over the years, Joey has collected about thirty different musical instruments
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Devices used for certain purposes, precise work
    Some measuring instruments in the laboratory are in need of replacement
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Tools or devices used for a particular purpose, especially in science or medicine.
    The surgeon needs sterile instruments for the operation.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Objects used to produce musical sounds.
    She plays several musical instruments, including the piano and guitar.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A formal legal document.
    The contract is a legal instrument binding both parties.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Devices used for measuring or recording physical quantities.
    The pilot relies on instruments to navigate the plane.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A thing used to achieve an end; a means.
    Education is an instrument of social change.

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    TFS Parody: Make A Man Out Of You

    03:26TFS Parody: Make A Man Out Of You
    • *Goku* *No instruments* I must be swift as a coursing river.

      *Goku* *No instruments* I must be swift as a coursing river.

    B1

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • intelligent people learn how to play instruments  relatively quickly because they have a natural  

      intelligent people learn how to play instruments  relatively quickly because they have a natural  

    • For example, intelligent people learn how to play instruments relatively quickly because they have a natural ability to understand basic rhythms.

      For example, intelligent people learn how to play instruments relatively quickly because they have a natural ability to understand basic rhythms.

    B1

    How solar energy got so cheap

    06:31How solar energy got so cheap
    • It was a guy named Paul Maycock, who came from Texas Instruments.

      It was a guy named Paul Maycock, who came from Texas Instruments.

    B1

    What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?

    05:59What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?
    • They saw themselves as instruments, not authors, of a mysterious master plan.

      They saw themselves as instruments, not authors, of a mysterious master plan.

    B2

    Your Menstrual Cycle Is More Than Just Your Period

    10:26Your Menstrual Cycle Is More Than Just Your Period
    • You know, we have this sort of symphony, if we want to think of it that way of different instruments, and different hormones come in signaling different things to do:

      You know, we have this sort of symphony, if we want to think of it that way of different instruments, and different hormones come in signaling different things to do:

    • You know, we have this sort of symphony, if you want to think of it that way, of different instruments, and

      You know, we have this sort of symphony, if you want to think of it that way, of different instruments, and

    B2

    Beautiful Japanese Origami Culture!

    09:57Beautiful Japanese Origami Culture!
    • The area from Ochanomizu to Jinbocho is known as Town of Musical Instruments.

      The area from Ochanomizu to Jinbocho is known as Town of Musical Instruments.

    • The area from Ochanomizu to Jinboto is known as "Town of Musical Instruments." Combined with the student district, it creates an academic atmosphere.

      The area from Ochanomizu to Jinboto is known as "Town of Musical Instruments." Combined with the student district, it creates an academic atmosphere.

    B1

    Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon

    10:09Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon
    • This includes science instruments and tech designed to help with research and gathering information ahead of human arrival.

      This includes science instruments and tech designed to help with research and gathering information ahead of human arrival.

    • This includes science instruments and tech designed to help with research and gathering information ahead of human arrival.

      This includes science instruments and tech designed to help with research and gathering information ahead of human arrival.

    B1

    Why China-EU trade ties are so tense | DW News

    11:52Why China-EU trade ties are so tense | DW News
    • In theory, the European Union has a number of instruments that it can use in order to leverage its market power.

      In theory, the European Union has a number of instruments that it can use in order to leverage its market power.

    • Even the tariffs that were imposed through trade defense instruments against electric vehicles, they weren't necessarily that high that you would say, "Well, the EU is trying to leverage its market power against China." The reality of things is that we're trying to mildly rebalance the playground.

      Even the tariffs that were imposed through trade defense instruments against electric vehicles, they weren't necessarily that high that you would say, "Well, the EU is trying to leverage its market power against China." The reality of things is that we're trying to mildly rebalance the playground.

    B1

    The accidental discovery that could help solve fashion's biggest problem

    12:36The accidental discovery that could help solve fashion's biggest problem
    • Inside of here, you have over 500 valves, 42 kilometers of electrical wiring, four kilometers of pipe and also over 200 different process instruments.

      Inside of here, you have over 500 valves, 42 kilometers of electrical wiring, four kilometers of pipe and also over 200 different process instruments.

    • also over 200 different process instruments.

      also over 200 different process instruments.

    B1

    How Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Won

    15:07How Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Won
    • Chang, a seasoned semiconductor executive who had previously worked at Texas Instruments in the United States. Morris Chang was invited by the Taiwanese government to lead the country's efforts in building a semiconductor industry. Chang brought with him not only technical expertise, but also a vision for a new business model in the semiconductor industry – the pure-play-foundry model. Unlike traditional semiconductor companies that designed and manufactured their own chips,

      Chang, a seasoned semiconductor executive who had previously worked at Texas Instruments in the United States. Morris Chang was invited by the Taiwanese government to lead the country's efforts in building a semiconductor industry. Chang brought with him not only technical expertise, but also a vision for a new business model in the semiconductor industry – the pure-play-foundry model. Unlike traditional semiconductor companies that designed and manufactured their own chips,

    • The creation of TSMC was initiated by the Taiwanese government and led by Morris Chang, a seasoned semiconductor executive who had previously worked at Texas Instruments in the United States.

      The creation of TSMC was initiated by the Taiwanese government and led by Morris Chang, a seasoned semiconductor executive who had previously worked at Texas Instruments in the United States.

    B1