Difference between Document and Instrument

What is the difference between Document and Instrument?

Document as a verb is to record in documents. while Instrument as a verb is to apply measuring devices.

Document

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To record in documents. To furnish with documents or papers necessary to establish facts or give information.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An original or official paper relied upon as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. Any material substance on which the thoughts of men are represented by any species of conventional mark or symbol. That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma. An example for instruction or warning.

Instrument

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device used to produce music.A measuring or displaying device.A tool, implement.A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply measuring devices.To devise, conceive, cook-up, plan.

We hope you now know whether to use Document or Instrument in your sentence.

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