The meaning of ENTITY is being, existence; especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence. How to use entity in a sentence.

ENTITY definition: 1. something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence: 2…. Learn more.

In computer science, an entity is an object that has an identity, which is independent of the changes of its attributes. It represents long-lived information relevant for the users and is usually stored in a …

ENTITY definition: something that has a real existence; thing. See examples of entity used in a sentence.

Definition of entity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

something that exists as a distinct, separate, independent, or self-contained unit: Germany was a single entity before World War II, became two entities after the war, and now is one entity again.

1. something that has a real existence; thing. 2. something that exists as a distinct, independent, or self-contained unit. 3. being or existence, esp. when considered as distinct, independent, or self …

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There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun entity, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

(Definition of entity from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)