Word
instrumentation
Phoneticsin·stru·men·ta·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɪnstɹəˌmɛnˈteɪʃən/
UK/ˌɪnstɹəməntˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01measuring equipment
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the set of gauges and tools used to measure and control a machine or vehicle.
n. the collective set of measuring instruments or control devices used in a mechanical system, laboratory, or industrial plant.
“The pilot checked the instrumentation on the dashboard before taking off.”
“Engineers spent weeks calibrating the instrumentation within the reactor to ensure every sensor provided accurate thermal readings.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the system as a whole.
02musical arrangement
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Music Technical
n. the way a piece of music is written for different instruments to play together.
n. the arrangement or composition of music specifically for a particular set of instruments, such as an orchestra.
“The composer chose a unique instrumentation that included both harps and electric guitars.”
“While the melody is simple, the instrumentation is remarkably dense, utilizing a full brass section to create a wall of sound.”
Usage
Can be countable when referring to a specific combination of instruments.
Synonyms
03software monitoring
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. adding special code to a computer program so you can see how well it is working.
n. the process of injecting code into a software application to monitor its performance, track errors, or measure execution time.
“We added instrumentation to the app to find out why it was running slowly.”
“Without proper instrumentation, the DevOps team struggled to identify which microservice was causing the latency spikes during peak traffic.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of observability and performance tuning.
Real-World Examples
“First, the craft would launch with around 2,000 kg (4,400 pounds) of instrumentation and propellant and conduct a slow, continuous burn of its Hall-effect thruster, powered by a flight-proven radioisotope thermal generator (RTG).” “Everyone received subgingival instrumentation, popularly known as scaling, which is a standard treatment for periodontitis.” Etymology
From instrument + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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