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tool

[tool] / tul /




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What are other ways to say tool? A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils. 

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One new engineering graduate—without being instructed—built an analysis tool with AI that her whole team uses now, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The options market was created as a tool for investors looking to protect their portfolios from drawdowns.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Called the Top 100 Problem Rental Properties, the new tool launched by City Controller Kenneth Mejia shows the properties with the most housing violation cases, as well as their owners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

His response to graduates: "Deal with it, like I said, it's a tool."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I beam a field of stars against a dark blue sheet I hang off Dad’s tool pegboard.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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