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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

communication system go
a system for communicating

telecommunication system, telecom system, telecommunication equipment, telecom equipment go
a communication system for communicating at a distance

television, television system go
a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points

closed-circuit television go
a television system that is not used for broadcasting but is connected by cables to designated monitors (as in a factory or theater)

surveillance system
a closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group

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