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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device go
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

scale, weighing machine go
a measuring instrument for weighing

balance
a scale for weighing

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

beam balance go
a balance consisting of a lever with two equal arms and a pan suspended from each arm
electronic balance go
a balance that generates a current proportional to the displacement of the pan
microbalance go
balance for weighing very small objects
spring balance, spring scale go
a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring
steelyard, lever scale, beam scale go
a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length