artifacts

[ˈɑːrtɪfækts]

artifacts Definition

an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

Using artifacts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "artifacts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The museum has a collection of ancient artifacts.

  • Example

    Archaeologists found many artifacts at the excavation site.

  • Example

    The artifacts provide insight into the culture of the time period.

artifacts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for artifacts

Phrases with artifacts

  • an object that represents the culture of a particular society or group

    Example

    The pottery is a cultural artifact of the ancient civilization.

  • an undesired alteration in digital data introduced during its processing

    Example

    The image had some digital artifacts due to compression.

  • an object that is created by humans and does not exist naturally

    Example

    The satellite is an artificial artifact orbiting the Earth.

Origins of artifacts

from Latin 'artificium', meaning 'handicraft'

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Summary: artifacts in Brief

'Artifacts' [ˈɑːrtɪfækts] are objects made by humans, often with cultural or historical significance. Examples include ancient pottery, tools, and other remains. Phrases like 'cultural artifact' and 'digital artifact' refer to objects that represent a culture or have been altered in digital processing, respectively. 'Artifacts' can also be artificial, such as satellites.