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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

network, electronic network
(electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits

noun.artifact

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computer network go
(computer science) a network of computers
early warning system go
a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
superhighway, information superhighway go
an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form