noun Definition of entity in Technology (database) In an entity-relationship model, an entity is a type of thing being modeled such as "person" or "product". Different entities have different sets of attributes such as "name" or "price" and are connected via relationships like "bought". Entities are closely related to classes. 1
noun entity A thing with distinct and independent existence. 1
countable noun entity An entity is something that exists separately from other things and has a clear identity of its own. 0
noun entity something having real or distinct existence; a thing, esp when considered as independent of other things 0
noun entity existence or being 0
noun entity the essence or real nature 0
noun entity being; existence 0
noun entity a thing that has definite, individual existence outside or within the mind; anything real in itself 0
noun entity An entity is a business organization such as a corporation or partnership. 0
