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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

machine go
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

calculator, calculating machine
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations

noun.artifact

8 Subcategories

abacus go
a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
adder go
a machine that adds numbers
adding machine, totalizer, totaliser go
a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
counter, tabulator go
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
hand calculator, pocket calculator go
a calculator small enough to hold in the hand or carry in a pocket
Napier's bones, Napier's rods go
a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier
quipu go
calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords
subtracter go
a machine that subtracts numbers