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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

electronic equipment go
equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)

monitor
a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble

noun.artifact

2 Subcategories

cardiac monitor, heart monitor go
a piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart
electronic fetal monitor, electronic foetal monitor, fetal monitor, foetal monitor go
an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth