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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

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument go
an instrument used by surveyors

surveyor's level
surveying instrument consisting basically of a small telescope with an attached spirit level rotating around a vertical axis

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2 Subcategories

Abney level go
a surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube
Dumpy level go
a surveyor's level having a short telescope fixed to a horizontally rotating table and a spirit level