instrumentation

noun in·stru·men·ta·tion \ ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən , -ˌmen- \

|Updated on: 3 Aug 2018

Examples: instrumentation in a Sentence

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

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Examples of instrumentation in a Sentence

There was a problem with the airplane's instrumentation.

Recent Examples of instrumentation from the Web

Media: Euronews The college offers certificates, associate degrees and incumbent worker training in the areas of process technology, instrumentation, nondestructive testing and electrical.

— valerie sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Education, training crucial to energy industry success," 8 July 2018
His lesser-known tracks boasted lush instrumentation and surprisingly high production value.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Best and worst of Summerfest Day 9: Janelle Monáe, Flaming Lips, BØRNS, Judah & the Lion and more," 7 July 2018
Also at the show will be at least three SoundSport teams, which showcase ensembles of any instrumentation and any skill level.

— anne dunlap, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Drum Corps International marches into Orlando," 6 July 2018
Some of the scientific instrumentation was repurposing designs used on the Curiosity lander, but because Mars 2020 is also the beginning of a possible sample return mission, Planetary Protection was holding it to a higher standard of cleanliness.

— adam rogers, WIRED, "In Search of New Rules to Protect Other Worlds From Earth's Cooties," 2 July 2018
The singularity of Hampton’s instrumentation — which included tuba, flute and piccolo — gave the piece symphonic grandeur, even as it was predicated on jazz-swing rhythm.

— howard reich, chicagotribune.com, "Honoring Marian McPartland, the jazz icon who smashed glass ceilings," 26 Mar. 2018
But mostly Keith and Ricky did the instrumentation, and Fred and Cindy would jam on vocals.

— jordan runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "The B-52s at 40: An Oral History of Their Awesomely Bizarre Beach Party Breakthrough 'Rock Lobster'," 29 May 2018
Banks of warning lights flicker on as the Yankee Clipper, built to protect its components from power surges, shuts down its instrumentation.

— joe pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "The Forgotten True Story of Alan Bean's Unlikely Journey to the Moon," 29 May 2018
Beautiful vocals, amazing instrumentation ... sign me up.

— chris haghirian, kansascity, "June is a banner month for music, from Middle of the Map Fest to Boulevardia," 29 May 2018

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First Known Use of instrumentation

1818

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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