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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

converter, convertor
a device for changing one substance or form or state into another

noun.artifact

6 Subcategories

Bessemer converter go
a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process
catalytic converter go
a converter that uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water
data converter go
converter for changing information from one code to another
electrical converter go
converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa
electronic converter go
(telecommunication) converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another
torque converter go
converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means)