tool

Definition

Examples

This software is a useful tool for tracking project deadlines.

Synonyms

• instrumenta device that requires skill for proper use
• implementinstrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
• utensilan implement for practical use (especially in a household)

Collocations

• Easy hand tools
  to hand tools, meaning to place into the hands or custody of
• Medium effective diagnostic tool
  describing effective diagnostic tool (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; -LewisMumford)
• Hard indispensable tool for fiscal analysis
  describing indispensable tool for fiscal analysis (not to be dispensed with; essential)
• Very Hard be an unwitting tool in their schemes
  to exist or be in a specified condition regarding an unwitting tool in their schemes