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entity

noun

en·​ti·​ty ˈen-tə-tē How to pronounce entity (audio)
ˈe-nə-
plural entities
1
a
: being, existence
especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence
b
: the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
2
: something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality
3
: an organization (such as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members

Example Sentences

One division of the company was broken off as a separate entity. the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity
Recent Examples on the Web The contracts associated with these shows are a matter of public record, as the Indiana State Fair Commission, which manages the fair and its fairgrounds, is a government entity. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 But in the Tornado Cash case, the target of the sanctions is not a specific entity but a series of smart contracts. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Brett Callow, a researcher at cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, says LAUSD is likely the 50th educational entity in the US to be hit with ransomware this year. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 The state has said that the terminal operator - which in the state law is called a distributor but either way is the entity supplying the machines - and the establishment must split the fees charged by local jurisdictions. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 That firm, though, is a separate legal entity from BDO in the U.S. Jean Eaglesham, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 That series is connected to the Monsterverse films, while the King Kong Disney+ show is a separate entity. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 Many experts believe the persistent health issues following a severe case of Covid are a distinct entity from the assortment of symptoms arising after an asymptomatic or mild infection with the virus, though both may be considered long Covid. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 The foundation is a separate legal entity from Northern Michigan University, but exists to raise funds solely for the university. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin entitas, from Latin ent-, ens existing thing, from coined present participle of esse to be — more at is

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of entity was in 1596

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