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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

equipment go
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

setup, apparatus go
equipment designed to serve a specific function

duplicator, copier
apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material

noun.artifact

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facsimile, facsimile machine, fax go
duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
hectograph, heliotype go
duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy
lithograph, lithograph machine go
duplicator that prints by lithography
mimeograph, mimeo, mimeograph machine, Roneo, Roneograph go
a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
photocopier go
a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies
Photostat, Photostat machine go
a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper
Xerox, xerographic copier, Xerox machine go
a duplicator (trade mark Xerox) that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder