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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

system go
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

mechanical system
a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles

noun.artifact

6 Subcategories

fuel injection, fuel injection system go
mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
linkage go
a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion
lubricating system, force-feed lubricating system, force feed, pressure-feed lubricating system, pressure feed go
mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
line, production line, assembly line go
mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
suspension, suspension system go
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
ventilation, ventilation system, ventilating system go
a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air