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an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past: The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. (Definition of artifact from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of artifact. artifact.
The meaning of ARTIFACT is a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object; especially : an object remaining from a particular period.
a substance or structure not naturally present in the matter being observed but formed by artificial means, as during preparation of a microscope slide. a spurious observation or result arising from preparatory or investigative procedures.
an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, especially one that is of historical interest: The museum's collection includes artefacts dating back to prehistoric times. The house displays a number of paintings of the poet, as well as his typewriter and other personal artefacts. science specialized.
an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, especially one that is of historical interest: The museum's collection includes artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. The house displays a number of paintings of the poet, as well as his typewriter and other personal artifacts. science specialized.
An artifact is a man-made object that has some kind of cultural significance. If you find a 12th-century vase, it's an artifact of that time. Don't drop it! Artifact is a combination of two Latin words, arte, meaning "by skill" and factum which means "to make."
n. 1. any object made by human beings, esp. with a view to subsequent use. 2. a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, belonging to an earlier time or cultural stage, esp. such an object found at an archaeological excavation.
Definition of artifact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ARTIFACT meaning: 1 : a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past; 2 : a false or inaccurate result or effect that is produced accidentally usually + of.
a substance or structure not naturally present in the matter being observed but formed by artificial means, as during preparation of a microscope slide 5. a spurious observation or result arising from preparatory or investigative procedures
