A conference committee is a temporary joint committee formed to resolve differences between competing House and Senate versions of a measure. Conference committees draft compromises between the positions of the two chambers, which are then submitted to the full House and Senate for approval.
2. variable noun. Apparatus is the equipment, such as tools and machines, which is used to do a particular job or activity. One of the boys had to be rescued by firemen wearing breathing apparatus. Synonyms: equipment, machine, tackle, gear More Synonyms of apparatus. Word Frequency.
Full Definition of INSTRUMENT. 1. : a device used to produce music; also: a singing voice. 2. a: a means whereby something is achieved, performed, or furthered b: one used by another as a means or aid: dupe, tool.ynonym Discussion of INSTRUMENT. instrument, tool, and utensil mean a device for doing work. instrument is used for a device that can be used to do complicated work. tool is used for a device used for a particular job and often suggests that a special skill is needed to use it.