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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

mechanism go
device consisting of a piece of machinery

control, controller
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

noun.artifact

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cruise control go
control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed
dial go
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
disk controller go
(computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive
governor, regulator go
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
handwheel go
control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
joystick go
a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions
regulator go
any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
switch, electric switch, electrical switch go
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
valve go
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid