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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

key go
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

master, passe-partout, passkey, master key go
key that secures entrance everywhere

skeleton key
a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks

noun.artifact

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