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 database.
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.
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.
