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objective



ob·jec·tive [ əb-ˈjek-tiv]



objective   
noun
[əb-ˈjek-tiv]

Definition of objective (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : something toward which effort is directed : an aim, goal, or end of action
b : a strategic position to be attained or a purpose to be achieved by a military operation
2 : a lens or system of lenses that forms an image of an object

objective   
adjective

Definition of objective

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
//objective art an objective history of the war an objective judgment
b of a test : limited to choices of fixed alternatives and reducing subjective factors to a minimum
//Each question on the objective test requires the selection of the correct answer from among several choices.
2a : of, relating to, or being an object, phenomenon, or condition in the realm of sensible experience independent of individual thought and perceptible by all observers : having reality independent of the mind
//objective reality … our reveries … are significantly and repeatedly shaped by our transactions with the objective world.— Marvin Reznikoff — compare subjective sense 3a
b : involving or deriving from sense perception or experience with actual objects, conditions, or phenomena
//objective awareness objective data
c of a symptom of disease : perceptible to persons other than the affected individual
//objective arthritis — compare subjective sense 4c
d : relating to or existing as an object of thought without consideration of independent existence used chiefly in medieval philosophy
3 : relating to, characteristic of, or constituting the case of words that follow prepositions or transitive verbs
//The pronoun her is in the objective case in the sentence "I saw her."


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Adjective

objectiveness noun


Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

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Adjective

material, physical, corporeal, phenomenal, sensible, objective mean of or belonging to actuality. material implies formation out of tangible matter; used in contrast with spiritual or ideal it may connote the mundane, crass, or grasping.
//material values physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary.
// the physical benefits of exercise corporeal implies having the tangible qualities of a body such as shape, size, or resistance to force.
// artists have portrayed angels as corporeal beings phenomenal applies to what is known or perceived through the senses rather than by intuition or rational deduction.
// scientists concerned with the phenomenal world sensible stresses the capability of readily or forcibly impressing the senses.
// the earth's rotation is not sensible to us objective may stress material or independent existence apart from a subject perceiving it.
// no objective evidence of damage

fair, just, equitable, impartial, unbiased, dispassionate, objective mean free from favor toward either or any side. fair implies a proper balance of conflicting interests.
// a fair decision just implies an exact following of a standard of what is right and proper.
// a just settlement of territorial claims equitable implies a less rigorous standard than just and usually suggests equal treatment of all concerned.
// the equitable distribution of the property impartial stresses an absence of favor or prejudice.
// an impartial third party unbiased implies even more strongly an absence of all prejudice.
// your unbiased opinion dispassionate suggests freedom from the influence of strong feeling and often implies cool or even cold judgment.
// a dispassionate summation of the facts objective stresses a tendency to view events or persons as apart from oneself and one's own interest or feelings.
// I can't be objective about my own child

Noun

intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.
// announced his intention to marry intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.
// the clear intent of the statute purpose suggests a more settled determination.
// being successful was her purpose in life design implies a more carefully calculated plan.
// the order of events came by accident, not design aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.
// her aim was to raise film to an art form end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.
// willing to use any means to achieve his end object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.
// his constant object was the achievement of pleasure objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.
// their objective is to seize the oil fields goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.
// worked years to reach her goals



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
//Just knowing this is enough to tell us that perceptual experience cannot be a comprehensive representation of an external objective world.
Anil K. Seth, Scientific American, "The Neuroscience of Reality," 27 Aug. 2019

//After all, a Nelson Mandela’s balance sheet at the moment of his ultimate objective truth would obviously differ from a P Shanmugham’s, who died the same year.
Harish C Menon, Quartz India, "By only praising the dead politician, you are being the worst kind of fake," 26 Aug. 2019

//Given his misleading summary of the Mueller report, no matter how objective his leadership is in this matter, there will be doubts about the outcome.
Joyce White Vance, Time, "William Barr Is the Wrong Person to Lead the Jeffrey Epstein Investigation," 15 Aug. 2019

//Zurek argues that classical behavior—the existence of well-defined, stable, objective properties—is possible only because pointer states of quantum objects exist.
Philip Ball, WIRED, "Quantum Darwinism Could Explain What Makes Reality Real," 28 July 2019

//But then, such worries are rarely objective to begin with.
The Economist, "Languages are a battleground for nationalists," 5 Sep. 2019

//The standard must be objective (interpretation of rules, officiating mechanics) for a step as significant as public statement.
Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Hotline newsletter: Pac-12 makes significant shift to transparency in football officiating (without going too far)," 27 Aug. 2019

//There is a fear that Ratcliffe, elected in 2014 with the support of the Tea Party and considered to be one of the most staunchly conservative Republicans in Congress, won’t be objective.
Petra Cahill, NBC News, "#GilroyStrong, Olympic Committee 'failed' athletes & Democrats debate: The Morning Rundown," 30 July 2019

//Something is creating artificial scarcity in the midst of tremendous objective abundance.
Charles Eisenstein, Quartz, "How a game of musical chairs can help explain our broken economy," 27 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//The objective was simple: to turn it into a modern ski chalet.
Kate Mcgregor, ELLE Decor, "This Sun Valley Ski Chalet is the Place for Instant Relaxation," 5 Nov. 2019

//Critics say the objective is to assert tribal sovereign immunity.
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, "AG Nessel sues online tribal lender over 'predatory' lending practices," 31 Oct. 2019

//For the last several decades, economists pursued policies where reducing poverty and promoting growth were the main objectives.
Allison Schrager, Quartz, "Chile may be the economic star of Latin America but its protests show that’s not enough," 25 Oct. 2019

//That in of itself isn’t size-inclusive because the main objective in that statement is to transform the body to a smaller size.
SELF, "Here's How to Find a Gym That's Size-Friendly," 1 Oct. 2019

//Considering the rest of the East, the playoffs should be a bonus, not the main objective. -- Hal, Dallas.
Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Does Goran Dragic return with an expiration date for Heat?," 23 July 2019

//Detecting FRBs has quickly become one of the main objectives of Breakthrough Listen.
Katia Moskvitch, WIRED, "An Alien-Hunting Tech Mogul May Help Solve a Space Mystery," 21 July 2019

//Still, the main objective of the various posts was less about forging a narrative than creating confusion, said the Libyan social media researcher who asked to remain anonymous.
Nabih Bulos, latimes.com, "Libya’s two wars: One on the battlefield and one on Facebook," 17 June 2019

//But keep in mind that the main objective with the launch of Wi-Fi 6 is to increase the performance and reliability of wireless connectivity at a network level, not necessarily on a single device or at a single access point.
Wired, "Wi-Fi 6 Will Be Here Soon. What Is It?," 29 Aug. 2019


First Known Use of objective

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 2d

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 2



History and Etymology for objective

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin objectīvus "considered in relation to its purpose, relating to an object of thought," from objectum "something presented to the mind, goal, aim" + Latin -īvus -ive — more at object entry 1

Noun

in sense 1 probably short for objective point "goal of a military operation"; in sense 2 noun derivative of objective, adjective, "nearest the object (of the parts of a lens in a telescope, microscope, etc.)," probably borrowed from French (in verre objectif "lens nearest the object") — more at objective entry 1



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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 based on observation or experience
  • an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment

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2 marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
  • the judge removed herself from the case because she doubted her ability to remain objective, given her friendship with one of the attorneys

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objective

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of objective (Entry 2 of 2)

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
  • the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players

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More Definitions forobjective

objective

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of objective

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: based on facts rather than feelings or opinions : not influenced by feelings
philosophy : existing outside of the mind : existing in the real world
grammar : relating to nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns that are the objects of verbs or prepositions

objective

noun

English Language Learners Definition of objective (Entry 2 of 2)

: something you are trying to do or achieve : a goal or purpose

objective

adjective
ob·​jec·​tive | \ əb-ˈjek-tiv \

Kids Definition of objective

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : dealing with facts without allowing personal feelings to confuse them
//an objective report
2 : being or belonging to the case of a noun or pronoun that is an object of a transitive verb or a preposition
3 : being outside of the mind and independent of it

Other Words from objective

objectively adverb

objective

noun

Kids Definition of objective (Entry 2 of 2)

: purpose, goal Before you begin the experiment, state your objective.

objective

adjective
ob·​jec·​tive | \ əb-ˈjek-tiv, äb- \

Medical Definition of objective

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or being an object, phenomenon, or condition in the realm of sensible experience independent of individual thought and perceptible by all observers
//objective reality
2 : perceptible to persons other than the affected individual
//an objective symptom of disease — compare subjective sense 2b

Other Words from objective

objectively adverb

objective

noun

Medical Definition of objective (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a lens or system of lenses that forms an image of an object
2 : something toward which effort is directed