definition
strict definition
object
Related terms: entity · thing · something
A real, abstract, or non-existing thing that can be individually distinguished from its context and described.
An object is a real, abstract, or non-existing thing which can be singled out amidst its context and described.
An object has enough individual identity to be singled out from what surrounds it. Actual physical existence is not required for that identity.
A built object is a construction, while a virtual object can exist as a concept. These are different forms of individually describable things.
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More specific definitions
5 sub-definitions-
built object
A distinct physical structure or landform constructed through deliberate processes. -
geographic object
A recognized geographic entity with a boundary or defined extent, whether physical, political, statistical, or otherwise subdivided. -
natural object
A fixed, locatable feature of the natural environment, including naturally occurring land and water features. -
social object
A person or group of people forming an entity that can be recognized and defined within its social context. -
virtual object
An abstract object whose existence and/or defining parameters are not visible in the real world.
Related definitions
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attributes
Descriptive fields and qualifiers that convey information about an object, including its technical characteristics. -
derivative
A derivative is a derived definition of other definitions and it is used to form a new meaning. -
metadata
Terms which pertain to the organization of data, either visible or internal.