as in purpose
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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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment
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as in impartial
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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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
the paper's news stories strive to be scrupulously objective, with opinions clearly labeled as commentary
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class
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Recent Examples of objective
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
This Week: Seek out quiet time to ponder future objectives.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
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This is a playful, romantic day!
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
These policies set objective design standards for new housing developments and implement a new process of approving projects that meet certain criteria, including anything larger than 250 square feet.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025
All of the human tragedy spurred by McCarthy sprang from the definition of objectivity that guided political journalism at the time.
—Made By History, TIME, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Having concrete objectives transforms a no-buy from a restriction into a purposeful journey.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
This Week: Seek out quiet time to ponder future objectives.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
This is a playful, romantic day!
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
So that won't bias my independent and objective review.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
These policies set objective design standards for new housing developments and implement a new process of approving projects that meet certain criteria, including anything larger than 250 square feet.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
All Senate Democrats and GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against Patel citing his lack of political objectivity.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025
All of the human tragedy spurred by McCarthy sprang from the definition of objectivity that guided political journalism at the time.
—Made By History, TIME, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
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This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here's what a historical design expert says about bringing castlecore into your home and lifestyle (minus the dueling). 7 Decorating Trends Pinterest Says Will Be Huge in 2025 Kat Anderson is a professional seamstress and textile artist, fashion historian, and medieval style specialist.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The bookseller brought up a high-profile example: Boris Akunin, a best-selling author of historical detective fiction, who has faced nearly every type of opprobrium for his criticism of Putin and the war.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The department is designed to ensure equitable access to quality education nationwide and enforces protections for students with disabilities, Its dismantling could be more costly for Trump-voting states than blue states, Axios' April Rubin has reported.—
Axios,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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McCourt proposes a more equitable arrangement, allowing creators to carry their followers seamlessly from platform to platform instead.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Next week, the NTSB intends to release the hazardous materials, meteorological and survival factors factual reports and a study conducted by its office of engineering on vessel size increases and associated safety risk.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there’s a simple way to take control of the situation: stay factual.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Of equal concern is the possibility that China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia will use their wartime cooperation as a model for opportunistic coordination in the future.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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Divide it into eight equal pieces on a floured surface.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s on the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by Oscar winner Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley) and Carey, Deadline’s documentary editor.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Against that backdrop, this year’s festival hopes to accomplish what so many documentary filmmakers set out to achieve: to bear witness, spark debate, speak truth to power, and provide some measure of comfort and community in tumultuous times.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Set in the long shadow of the 1870 Marias Massacre — in which U.S. troops murdered some 200 unarmed members of the Blackfeet tribe — Jones' novel presents a northern Plains haunted by its brutal history … and by literal vampires.—
Colin Dwyer,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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This is so odd — I was fascinated by this literal phone booth in the middle of the desert around 20 years ago.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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