as in means
something used to achieve an end
computer literacy is only an instrumentality for acquiring an education, and not an end in itself
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of instrumentality
To effect these seizures, the FBI will simultaneously issue commands that will interfere with the hackers’ control over the instrumentalities of their crimes (the Target Devices), including by preventing the hackers from easily re-infecting the Target Devices with KV Botnet malware.
a.
—
Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
The common thread here is a blatant, self-serving instrumentality incapable of distinguishing between the desire for order and the desire for domination, between the good of all and one’s own good.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Other authorizers cannot operate instrumentality charter schools.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
State and local governments, agencies and instrumentalities of the federal government, and nonprofits were not eligible for payments.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for instrumentality
Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
The common thread here is a blatant, self-serving instrumentality incapable of distinguishing between the desire for order and the desire for domination, between the good of all and one’s own good.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
Other authorizers cannot operate instrumentality charter schools.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
State and local governments, agencies and instrumentalities of the federal government, and nonprofits were not eligible for payments.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for instrumentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumentality
Noun
-
Will fly one scientific instrument awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
-
In short the efforts underway at BNY have the potential to unlock better transparency, traceability, and insights for tokenized products whether or not said instruments are stored on-chain or secured via off-chain mechanisms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Those qualities should top your list of agent must-haves, along with clear communication and high client ratings.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
-
In February, OpenAI launched AI agent tool Deep Research weeks before publishing its system card.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Many analysts said Tesla could withstand those tariffs better than competitors because its vehicles sold in the U.S. are assembled domestically.—
Lora Kolodny,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Investigators suspect that Martinez may have been struck by a vehicle, the release said.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Project 2025 is the product of political machinery that has sprung up around Trump that seeks to tear out the roots of American democracy and then salt the ground.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
-
The Dutch company, whose machinery makes chips, said demand for artificial intelligence technology is continuing to drive growth.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Munn and Mulaney found their surrogate through an agency.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
For social equity licensing to succeed in any industry, there must be enforceable mechanisms to prevent exploitation and ensure that benefits reach those who need them most.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Existing property tax financing and incentive mechanisms can be modified to better channel investment to cultural institutions.—
George Cardenas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But the lack of heat and fluctuating temperatures have taken a toll on the organ and building.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
-
McLemore died of starvation and multiple organ failure.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Instrumentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumentality. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share