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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

measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device go
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

timepiece, timekeeper, horologe
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

noun.artifact

6 Subcategories

atomic clock go
a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules
clock go
a timepiece that shows the time of day
sandglass go
timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
sundial go
timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
timer go
a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
watch, ticker go
a small portable timepiece