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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

instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use

noun.artifact

18 Subcategories

analyzer, analyser go
an instrument that performs analyses
cautery, cauterant go
an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
drafting instrument go
an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings
engine go
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
extractor go
an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
instrument of execution go
an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person
instrument of punishment go
an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person
measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device go
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
medical instrument go
instrument used in the practice of medicine
navigational instrument go
an instrument used for navigating
optical instrument go
an instrument designed to aid vision
plotter go
an instrument (usually driven by a computer) for drawing graphs or pictures
scientific instrument go
an instrument used by scientists
sonograph go
an instrument that uses the differential transmission and reflection of ultrasonic waves in order to provide an image of a bodily organ
surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument go
an instrument used by surveyors
tracer go
an instrument used to make tracings
arm, weapon, weapon system go
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
whip go
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping