'Instrumentation' definitions:

Definition of 'instrumentation'

From: WordNet
noun
An artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end [syn: instrumentality, instrumentation]
noun
The act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
noun
The instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra
noun
The act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments [syn: orchestration, instrumentation]

Definition of 'Instrumentation'

From: GCIDE
  • Instrumentation \In`stru*men*ta"tion\, n.
  • 1. The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments; means; agency. [1913 Webster]
  • Otherwise we have no sufficient instrumentation for our human use or handling of so great a fact. --H. Bushnell.
  • 2. (Mus.) (a) The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band. (b) The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments; performance; as, his instrumentation is perfect.
  • 3. The act of using instruments to measure or control the behavior of an object, as a patient in a hospital or a machine being tested while under development. [PJC]
  • 4. The act of furnishing or attaching instruments to/ [PJC]
  • 5. The set of instruments included in a system; as, a harvester with modern instrumentation. [PJC]