Meaning of the word artefact in English
What does artefact mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
artefact
US /ˈɑːr.t̬ə.fækt/
UK /ˈɑː.tə.fækt/
Noun
1.
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
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Archaeologists discovered ancient Roman artefacts at the site.
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The museum has a collection of prehistoric artefacts.
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
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The unexpected signal in the data was identified as a measurement artefact.
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Careful experimental design is needed to avoid generating unwanted artefacts.