artifact

noun
UK: /ˈɑːtɪfækt/
US: /ˈɑːrtɪfækt/

  1. An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

    1. This artifact is from an old civilization. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displays a fascinating artifact, a pottery shard from the Bronze Age, showcasing early craftsmanship. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure.

    1. The shadow is just an artifact of the camera. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lab results showed an unusual artifact, later identified as contamination from the testing equipment. [ ] [ ]

  3. A product of human creation or ingenuity, especially one considered collectively.

    1. Software can be considered a digital artifact. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient texts are invaluable artifacts of a bygone era, offering insight into societal values. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

creation curio object antique product result relic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "artifact" in English means: An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest., Something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure., A product of human creation or ingenuity, especially one considered collectively..

The phonetic transcription of "artifact" is /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ in British English and /ˈɑːrtɪfækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "artifact": creation, curio, object, antique, product, result, relic.

Example usage of "artifact": "This artifact is from an old civilization.". More examples on the page.