plural entities
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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
Synonyms
Examples of entity in a Sentence
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 court papers stated that the bankrupt entity is based in New Jersey.
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Restaurants, hotels, insurance companies and financial institutions are among more than 50 entities banding together alongside early childhood experts to advocate for child care policy reform during the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
These efforts were cumulatively helpful, though their efficacy was hindered by safety issues, inconsistency, unpredictability, and the lack of any entity that could fill the gap caused by Hamas’s disappearance as a governing body throughout most of the Gaza Strip.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Moreover, the editorial content on this page was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
—Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
As a state-run facility, the juvenile detention center, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children Youth and Families and other such entities are defended by the Department of Justice.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In line with its mission, Drive Square has garnered recognition and adoption from various entities, including law enforcement agencies and educational institutions.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
In part, the legislation grew out of a state Supreme Court case that barred public entities from promoting bonds but provided few guidelines.
—Becca Savransky, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2024
Crowfoot did not mention those additional entities by name.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
George Avalos, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Restaurants, hotels, insurance companies and financial institutions are among more than 50 entities banding together alongside early childhood experts to advocate for child care policy reform during the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
These efforts were cumulatively helpful, though their efficacy was hindered by safety issues, inconsistency, unpredictability, and the lack of any entity that could fill the gap caused by Hamas’s disappearance as a governing body throughout most of the Gaza Strip.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Moreover, the editorial content on this page was not provided by any of the companies mentioned and has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
—Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
As a state-run facility, the juvenile detention center, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children Youth and Families and other such entities are defended by the Department of Justice.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In line with its mission, Drive Square has garnered recognition and adoption from various entities, including law enforcement agencies and educational institutions.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
In part, the legislation grew out of a state Supreme Court case that barred public entities from promoting bonds but provided few guidelines.
—Becca Savransky, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2024
Crowfoot did not mention those additional entities by name.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
entity
noun
en·ti·ty
ˈent-ət-ē 
plural entities
: something existing or thought of as existing as a separate and independent thing
Medical Definition
entity
noun
en·ti·ty
ˈen(t)-ət-ē
plural entities
: 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
Year Book of MedicineLegal Definition
entity
noun
en·ti·ty
ˈen-ti-tē
plural entities
: 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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