instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
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Definition of instrumentation
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
For a complete list of open instrumentation and to schedule your audition, visit the website. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Audition notices for Milwaukee area theater and music productions (Fall 2019 edition)," 30 Aug. 2019 Though the emphasis was on the electronic side of the dance spectrum, Saturday was not void of live instrumentation. — Althea Legaspi, chicagotribune.com, "North Coast fest review: New venue, new vibe with returning headliners Bassnectar, Major Lazer," 30 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'instrumentation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for instrumentation
instrumentation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of instrumentation
: a way of writing or arranging music so that it can be performed in a particular style or by particular instruments
: a set of instruments
See the full definition for instrumentation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
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Medical Definition of instrumentation
: 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)