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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

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2. 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.

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

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

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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.

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

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   Define objective. objective synonyms, objective pronunciation, objective translation, English dictionary definition of objective. ) adj. 1. a. Existing independent of or external to the mind; actual or real: objective reality. b. Based on observable phenomena; empirical: 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionobjective 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.

8. 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.

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

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   something that you are trying to achieve synonym goal. The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. How does the project fit with our strategic objectives? You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. What are the organization's goals and objectives?

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

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    If someone is objective, they base their opinions on facts rather than on their personal feelings. I believe that a journalist should be completely objective. I would really like to have your objective opinion on this.

11. 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.