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   objective

   /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts: "historians try to be objective and impartial" Similar impartialunbiasedunprejudicednon-partisandisinterestednon-discriminatoryneutraluninvolvedeven-handedequitablefairfair-mindedjustopen-mindeddispassionatedetachedimpersonalunemotionalclinicalOpposite biasedpartialprejudiced
   • ▪ not dependent on the mind for existence; actual: "a matter of objective fact" Similar factualactualrealempiricalverifiableexistingmanifestOpposite subjective
   • 2. relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns serving as the object of a transitive verb or a preposition.

   noun

   • 1. a thing aimed at or sought; a goal: "the system has achieved its objective"
   • 2. the objective case.
   • 3. the lens in a telescope or microscope nearest to the object observed: "examine with high power objective"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from medieval Latin objectivus, from objectum (see object).

   Derivatives

   • 1. objectiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 23

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBJECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   objective. adjective. uk / əbˈdʒek.tɪv / us / əbˈdʒek.tɪv / B2. based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings: an objective and impartial report. I can't really be objective when I'm judging my daughter's work. Opposite.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › objectiveObjective Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OBJECTIVE is expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations. How to use objective in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Objective.

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   An objective is something you plan to achieve. A military objective is the overall plan for a mission. The objective for a bake sale is to raise money. If your objective is to learn a new word, you have succeeded.

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   Objective definition: something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target. See examples of OBJECTIVE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBJECTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OBJECTIVE meaning: 1. something that you plan to do or achieve: 2. based on real facts and not influenced by personal…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of objective – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   OBJECTIVE definition: 1. something that you are trying to achieve: 2. only influenced by facts and not by feelings: . Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBJECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'objective' objective. (əbdʒektɪv ) Word forms: objectives. 1. countable noun [usually with poss] B2. Your objective is what you are trying to achieve. Our main objective was the recovery of the child safe and well. His objective was to play golf and win. Synonyms: purpose, aim, goal, end More Synonyms of objective.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › objective_1objective noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   objective (somewhat formal) something that you are trying to achieve: What are the objectives of this project? goal something that you hope to achieve: He continued to pursue his goal of becoming an actor.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionobjective noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    /əbˈdʒektɪv/ something that you are trying to achieve synonym goal. the primary/principal/key objective. The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. How does the project fit with our strategic objectives? the government's policy objectives. to achieve/meet/accomplish your objectives.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › objectiveObjective - definition of objective by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Something worked toward or striven for; a goal. See Synonyms at intention. 2. A thing or group of things existing independent of the mind. 3. Grammar. a. The objective case. b. A noun or pronoun in the objective case. 4.