A(n) ____ is defined as an object that has separate and distinct existence with objective or conceptual reality.
A) characteristic
B) distinguished name
C) identity
D) entity

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The definition given matches with the term "entity" which is a standalone object with a distinct and specific existence, either in the objective world or as an idea in the mind. Characteristics refer to the distinguishable qualities of an entity, a distinguished name is a unique identifier for an entity, and identity refers to the distinctiveness of an entity, but none of these capture the full essence of an entity as a standalone object.

A(n) ____ Is Defined as an Object That Has Separate