Question

select the entry word in this dictionary entry. instrument \in - struh - muhnt\\ noun pl instruments 1. a device used to produce music: wendy plays the french horn, which is a brass instrument. 2. a tool used for delicate or precise work: the company specializes in surgical instruments such as scalpels, clamps, and needles. 3. a means by which something is done: some argue that the media is an instrument for social change. - from latin (instrumentum)

Explanation:

In a dictionary entry, the entry word is the main word that is being defined. In this case, "instrument" is the word at the beginning of the entry, followed by its pronunciation, part of speech, plural form, and definitions.

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instrument