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
Brian Bennett, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
But by any objective measure, Gavi’s results have been extraordinary not only in terms of the projection of soft U.S. power, but also in terms of the preservation of the vital security interests of America and our allies.
—Seth Berkley, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Sumeet Salwan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
By the 1920s, most journalists embraced the ideals of objectivity, the notion that journalists should only report facts.
—Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Leavitt confirmed that Trump insists on putting himself at the center of the negotiations, and is willing to consider offers unrelated to trade in exchange for reducing U.S. tariffs, including having countries cover the costs of hosting U.S. military troops and other foreign policy objectives..
—Brian Bennett, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Kim measures loudness via a descriptive scale, shifting the seemingly objective audiogram from an individualizing register into a personal one.
—Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
But by any objective measure, Gavi’s results have been extraordinary not only in terms of the projection of soft U.S. power, but also in terms of the preservation of the vital security interests of America and our allies.
—Seth Berkley, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Other studies show staying in the role beyond five and seven years can limit objectivity and fresh thinking, causing the entire organization to adjust to the leader’s worldview and ways of working.
—Sumeet Salwan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
By the 1920s, most journalists embraced the ideals of objectivity, the notion that journalists should only report facts.
—Joseph Jones, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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In such moments, Howie’s technique is empirical and precise, a verbal cinematography of acute agitation.—
Joshua Dubler,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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While there are no national statistics tracking the nationalities of workers in the industry, our empirical studies and ongoing field research indicate that most of today’s workers are from Mexico and Guatemala.—
Kathleen Sexsmith,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
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Check impartial sources such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure that the feedback given to your potential debt settlement company is legitimate.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Both roles involve significant fiduciary obligations, including managing property prudently, avoiding conflicts of interest, making impartial decisions among beneficiaries, and adhering to the terms and intentions of the governing legal documents.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The spokesperson highlighted the two national historical parks named for Tubman.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Canada's historical crime series, which airs on Ovation TV in the U.S., is set in the early 20th century and follows the investigative work of Toronto police force detective William Murdoch (played by actor Yannick Bisson).—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This perspective ignores the role that federal support plays in ensuring equitable access to information across all communities, regardless of their tax base or donor networks.—
Stephanie R. Toliver,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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What Doctors Can Do to Address the Inequities Healthcare providers can support patients of color by addressing their own implicit biases, working to help patients navigate equitable access to treatments, and using culturally sensitive communication, says Hurtado-Lorenzo.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the most glaring factual error is the below, which says the Houthis killed three Americans last January.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, some of the most nefarious uses are increasingly in healthcare, where accurate, factual information and trust are critically important to good outcomes.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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That is: when revenues (the top line) fluctuate, all other things held equal, Delta's earnings should not swing as widely as American's due to lower operating leverage.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lavender Men follows last fall’s release of the documentary feature Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln that examined whether the politician may have been gay, with the film being subjected to trolling by Elon Musk and conservative pundits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump stepped into the fray on voter ID requirements, issuing an executive order seeking to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote.—
Julie Bosman,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a literal child at the time, Barrymore grew up going to clubs like Studio 54 with her mother and even threw her 10th birthday party at a bar.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The inclusion of Greenland in this narrative may not be literal—but its symbolic presence lingers.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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