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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

security system
(computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks

noun.artifact

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firewall go
(computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers