actual object; tangible thing; physical entity
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actual thing used in practice; concrete object
Refers to tangible items or goods used in real-life scenarios, as opposed to conceptual or virtual ones.
No photography is allowed at this exhibition; you can only view the actual objects.
They used physical goods for barter instead of currency.
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The prize is a certificate and a tangible gift.
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real thing; genuine object; authentic item
Refers to something real and authentic, often used in contexts like education or verification.
This teaching method emphasizes instruction using real objects.
To authenticate an antique, it's best to compare it with the real thing.
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The police found physical evidence of the crime.
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physical entity; material object (physics/philosophy)
technicalA technical term in physics and philosophy referring to matter composed of particles with mass in a relatively static state, which cannot exist independently of associated fields.
In physics, physical entities and fields are two fundamental forms of material existence.
The electron is both a physical particle and interacts with the electromagnetic field.
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This philosophy book explores the relationship between physical objects and consciousness.