1. present participle of instrument: equipping with instruments for measurement, monitoring, or control
Usage: technical; engineering
2. present participle of instrument: arranging music for specific instruments or voices
Usage: music

Examples

• The engineers are instrumenting the bridge to monitor structural stress.
• They spent weeks instrumenting the laboratory for precise temperature measurements.
• The composer is instrumenting the piece for a full orchestra.
• Instrumenting this song for jazz band requires careful arrangement.
• The team is instrumenting the aircraft with new navigation equipment.
• She specializes in instrumenting classical works for modern ensembles.