entity
noun
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Definition of entity
1a : 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
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Synonyms for entity
Synonyms
being, commodity, existent, individual, individuality, integer, object, reality, something, substance, thing
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Examples of entity in a Sentence
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The new entity could be called VMLY&R, according to one of the people. — Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, "WPP Considers Merger of Young & Rubicam and Digital Ad Firm VML," 24 Sep. 2018 These are individuals typically that have a lot of both wisdom and experience and our entities inside the government. — Fox News, "Adm. Mike Mullen on ex-intel officials keeping clearances; Mulvaney on potential storm clouds ahead for Trump economy," 19 Aug. 2018 On Monday, Ford spun out a new entity called Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC. — Sean O'kane, The Verge, "Big automakers are breaking themselves apart to compete with Silicon Valley," 26 July 2018 Freed from overbearing parents, the new entities become more efficient at allocating capital. — The Economist, "John Flannery gets down to business restructuring General Electric," 27 June 2018 Bernard only exists thanks to Dolores being able to recreate him from her own memories, which should tell us that Bernard can do the very same thing: create a new entity based on nothing more than his own recollection. — Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Westworld': 9 Burning Questions for Season 3," 26 June 2018 As the Free Press and other news outlets have reported, the Moroun family recently transferred the title to the historic train station to a new business entity established by a law firm that is linked to Ford. — John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "Matthew Moroun plans major announcement Monday morning at train station," 10 June 2018 The funds could then be placed under the control of a new nonprofit entity by the end of July, subject to a loan agreement that officials say would set terms about how the money could be spent. — Ian Duncan, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore Mayor Pugh's plan for $55 million investment fund meets City Council resistance," 31 May 2018 Beyond the task of negotiating with their colleagues across the aisle, Democrats will have to deal with an unstable entity: President Donald Trump. — Ella Nilsen, Vox, "It’s official: Democrats will control the House," 7 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'entity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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entity
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English Language Learners Definition of entity
: something that exists by itself : something that is separate from other things
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Medical Definition of entity
: something (as a disease or condition) that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality whether the common cold is an entity has been debated — Year Book of Medicine
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Legal Definition of entity
: an organization (as a business or governmental unit) that has a legal identity which is separate from those of its members — see also alter ego, instrumentality, juridical person, legal person, pierce
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