existing instrument

collocation in English

meaningsofexistingandinstrument

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existing
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/us
/ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
used to refer to something that ...
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instrument
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/us
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce ...
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(Definition ofexistingandinstrumentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexisting instrument

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It emerged from anexistinginstrument, but reflects a technological and cultural leap beyond that tradition.
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There are also a large number of abstract tangible interfaces for music control which have no parallels inexistinginstrumentdesign.
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Matching a waveguide structure to anexistinginstrumentis a demanding task.
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The development of an acceptable instrument consumes a great deal of time and effort and, if anexistinginstrumentis suitable, this time and effort will have been largely wasted.
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Within theexistinginstrumentwhich we were left by our predecessors, that is all that we can do.
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We have not yet mentioned the development of anexistinginstrument.
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The same result might have been achieved by the separate amendment of eachexistinginstrument, but this would have been a cumbersome and lengthy process.
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This will allow the extension to be adopted before the expiration of theexistinginstrument.
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For that reason, theexistinginstrumentmay need some reconstruction.
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This proposal intends to extend theexistinginstrumentin order to ensure continuity until a new approach is developed in view of the new post-2006 financial perspectives.
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The instrument attracted widespread praise, leading to numerous orders for new organs and restoration of existing instruments.
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The telescope is expected to have over 5-10 times the light-gathering ability of existing instruments.
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He also helps service and maintain over 150 existing instruments, mainly in the upper midwest.
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Tycho improved and enlarged existing instruments, and built entirely new ones.
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It became feasible to include high quality samples of existing instruments as opposed to synthesizing them.
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Existing instruments of government, contracts, officers, and judgments are continued unless they are expired, superseded, altered, or repealed.
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During his student years, he had begun to make his own recorders, as he was dissatisfied with existing instruments.
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Piezo pickups can be also built into electric guitar bridges for conversion of existing instruments.
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Resolution 1540 tries to fill gaps in the varying approaches of existing instruments.
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Cavendish worked with his instrument makers, generally improving existing instruments rather than inventing wholly new ones.
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