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- DictionaryAr·ti·fact/ˈärdəˌfak(t)/
noun
- 1. an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest: "gold and silver artifacts"
- 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: "widespread tissue infection may be a technical 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.
An object produced or shaped by human craft, especially a tool, weapon, or ornament of archaeological or historical interest. An artificial product or effect observed in a natural system, especially one introduced by the technology used in scientific investigation or by experimental error.
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!
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.
ARTIFACT definition: 1. US spelling of artefact mainly UK 2. an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or…. Learn more.
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.
Artifact definition: An object produced or shaped by human craft, especially a tool, weapon, or ornament of archaeological or historical interest.
