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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

computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
a machine for performing calculations automatically

noun.artifact

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analog computer, analogue computer go
a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)
digital computer go
a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
home computer go
a computer intended for use in the home
node, client, guest go
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
number cruncher go
a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second
totalizer, totaliser, pari-mutuel machine, totalizator, totalisator go
computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
predictor go
a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival
host, server go
(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Turing machine go
a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape
web site, website, internet site, site go
a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web