objectively
adverb
ob·jec·tive·ly
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: in an objective rather than subjective or biased way : with a basis in observable facts rather than feelings or opinions
The author does not attempt to seek scapegoats but rather artfully and objectively articulates one of the ills in America's cities and communities, an ill which has inevitably resulted in the racial polarization of our country.—
Lois Mark Stalvey
Lois Mark StalveyThey are tasked with the responsibility to vet all alternatives and objectively present their findings to the public.—Robert F. Walsh
Robert F. WalshJustice Antonin Scalia explained in his opinion for a unanimous Court that past cases never held that an officer's motive invalidates objectively justifiable conduct under the Fourth Amendment.—Tracey Maclin
Tracey MaclinAny good politician learns not to go around predicting outcomes that are objectively unlikely …—Nicholas Lemann
Nicholas LemannExamples of objectively in a Sentence
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In a study published today in the Cell Press journal Device, scientists introduced a wireless, temporary electronic forehead tattoo that monitors brainwaves to objectively measure mental workload.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
However, vertical development is not easy to measure objectively; there’s no version number.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Each therapy plan is tailored to the individual, and progress is tracked objectively to ensure the best possible outcomes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
With that said, there is one cinematic Holocaust project that comes closest to depicting the objectively depraved existence of life in a concentration camp, 2015’s Son of Saul, which premiered at Cannes 10 years ago this week.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
However, vertical development is not easy to measure objectively; there’s no version number.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Each therapy plan is tailored to the individual, and progress is tracked objectively to ensure the best possible outcomes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
With that said, there is one cinematic Holocaust project that comes closest to depicting the objectively depraved existence of life in a concentration camp, 2015’s Son of Saul, which premiered at Cannes 10 years ago this week.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Objectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectively. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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