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objective

1 objective /əbˈʤɛktɪv/ adjective
1 objective
/əbˈʤɛktɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of OBJECTIVE
[more objective; most objective] : based on facts rather than feelings or opinions客观的;如实的
: not influenced by feelings不带感情的;无偏见的
opposite subjective
philosophy : existing outside of the mind : existing in the real world客观存在的
grammar : relating to nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns that are the objects of verbs or prepositions宾格的
compare subjective

— objectively

adverb

— objectivity

/ˌɑːbˌʤɛkˈtɪvəti/ noun [noncount]
2 objective /əbˈʤɛktɪv/ noun
plural objectives
2 objective
/əbˈʤɛktɪv/
noun
plural objectives
Learner's definition of OBJECTIVE
[count] : something you are trying to do or achieve : a goal or purpose目的;目标
[count] : objective lens
[noncount] grammar : accusative
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1322 COCA: 2406

objective

1 of 2

adjective

ob·​jec·​tive əb-ˈjek-tiv How to pronounce objective (audio)
äb-
1
a
: expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
objective art
an objective history of the war
an objective judgment
b
of a test : limited to choices of fixed alternatives and reducing subjective factors to a minimum
Each question on the objective test requires the selection of the correct answer from among several choices.
2
a
: of, relating to, or being an object, phenomenon, or condition in the realm of sensible experience independent of individual thought and perceptible by all observers : having reality independent of the mind
objective reality
… our reveries … are significantly and repeatedly shaped by our transactions with the objective world. Marvin Reznikoff
compare subjective sense 3a
b
: involving or deriving from sense perception or experience with actual objects, conditions, or phenomena
objective awareness
objective data
c
of a symptom of disease : perceptible to persons other than the affected individual
objective arthritis
compare subjective sense 4c
d
: relating to or existing as an object of thought without consideration of independent existence
used chiefly in medieval philosophy
3
: relating to, characteristic of, or constituting the case of words that follow prepositions or transitive verbs
The pronoun her is in the objective case in the sentence "I saw her."
objectiveness noun

objective

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: something toward which effort is directed : an aim, goal, or end of action
b
: a strategic position to be attained or a purpose to be achieved by a military operation
2
: a lens or system of lenses that forms an image of an object
Choose the Right Synonym for objective

Adjective

material, physical, corporeal, phenomenal, sensible, objective mean of or belonging to actuality.

material implies formation out of tangible matter; used in contrast with spiritual or ideal it may connote the mundane, crass, or grasping.

material values

physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary.

the physical benefits of exercise

corporeal implies having the tangible qualities of a body such as shape, size, or resistance to force.

artists have portrayed angels as corporeal beings

phenomenal applies to what is known or perceived through the senses rather than by intuition or rational deduction.

scientists concerned with the phenomenal world

sensible stresses the capability of readily or forcibly impressing the senses.

the earth's rotation is not sensible to us

objective may stress material or independent existence apart from a subject perceiving it.

no objective evidence of damage

fair, just, equitable, impartial, unbiased, dispassionate, objective mean free from favor toward either or any side.

fair implies a proper balance of conflicting interests.

a fair decision

just implies an exact following of a standard of what is right and proper.

a just settlement of territorial claims

equitable implies a less rigorous standard than just and usually suggests equal treatment of all concerned.

the equitable distribution of the property

impartial stresses an absence of favor or prejudice.

an impartial third party

unbiased implies even more strongly an absence of all prejudice.

your unbiased opinion

dispassionate suggests freedom from the influence of strong feeling and often implies cool or even cold judgment.

a dispassionate summation of the facts

objective stresses a tendency to view events or persons as apart from oneself and one's own interest or feelings.

I can't be objective about my own child

Noun

intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain.

intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.

announced his intention to marry

intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

the clear intent of the statute

purpose suggests a more settled determination.

being successful was her purpose in life

design implies a more carefully calculated plan.

the order of events came by accident, not design

aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.

her aim was to raise film to an art form

end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.

willing to use any means to achieve his end

object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.

his constant object was the achievement of pleasure

objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.

their objective is to seize the oil fields

goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.

worked years to reach her goals

Example Sentences

Adjective For no matter how objective Server tries to appear in detailing the highs and lows of her 67 years—the three marriages, the numerous affairs, the binges, the nightlong cruising of low-life byways and bordellos, the mainly poor movies she was in—he cannot really hide his essential fondness for her. Peter Bogdanovich, New York Times Book Review, 23 Apr. 2006 I'm not going to read the history about it while I'm alive because I don't trust short-term history. Most historians wouldn't have voted for me, so I don't think they can write an objective history. George W. Bush, quoted in Time, 6 Sept. 2004 "I'm not really a Hollywood person," said Mr. [Clint] Eastwood, who lives mostly in Carmel. "Not that I don't like L.A., but I'm just a Northern California guy. And it's very hard to be objective about what you're doing in a town that's all consumed by the entertainment business." Bernard Weinraub, New York Times, 6 Aug. 1992 We need someone outside the company to give us an objective analysis. an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment Noun The first objective of the low-intensity war was to "bleed" India so that it would cut its losses and quit. Pervez Hoodbhoy, Prospect, June 2003 The Orange Plan assumed an early Japanese capture of the Philippines, and made relief of the Philippines the main U.S. objective. David M. Kennedy, Atlantic, March 1999 The President had largely stuck to his publicly stated goals—though the objective of smashing Iraq's military machine hadn't been so clear. Elizabeth Drew, New Yorker, 6 May 1991 … their primary objective is not the enrollment of new voters but changing the party affiliation of old voters … Lawrence King, Commonweal, 9 Oct. 1970 The main objective of the class is to teach basic typing skills. She's expanding the business with the objective of improving efficiency. We've set specific objectives for each day. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
What is the ritual of justice that takes place at a trial, if not this belief in restoring objective truth, which incidentally doesn’t exist; there is no truth. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 However, the German public soon raised a question: was the study truly based on independent, objective analysis of the historical record? David De Jong, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 Here, there is overwhelming evidence, an objective, independent investigation that was done and proving that Cuomo had basically violated the rights – the civil rights – of 11 women. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2021 On Monday, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Minsk was ready to invite international experts to conduct an objective investigation of the incident. Benjamin Katz, WSJ, 24 May 2021 The opposition from Republicans and their attempts to downplay what happened have angered Democrats, who say Republicans are trying to rewrite history and are afraid of what an objective investigation would show. BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2021 Messaging from the state and federal government was inconsistent, and often, was a function of partisan political and judicial debates as opposed to objective science. Michael R. Ford And Samantha J. Larson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2022 As an intergovernmental body, it is comprised of scientists and political representatives tasked with providing the world with objective science on climate change and outlining the risks, consequences and possible responses. Jeff Berardelli, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2021 Judging from objective testing by Rtings and other display tech reviewers, LG's OLED TVs far outclass most desktop computer monitors on the market in all sorts of measures of picture quality, from contrast to gray uniformity. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022
Noun
But for Ukraine, Kherson is an important strategic objective as the largest population center occupied by the Russians and the first city to fall. Stephen Fidler, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Providing knowledge about emergency first aid is a key objective. Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 9 July 2022 Article 55a would have still served a valuable purpose by greasing the wheels for adoption of the pillar 2 directive — which is the real objective here. Robert Goulder, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Russian forces have entered the outskirts of Sievierodonetsk, a major city in Ukraine’s Donbas region, that has been a military objective of Russia in recent weeks, an official said. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 30 May 2022 The agricultural hub of about 12,000 was a key strategic objective for Russian forces en route to the capital. Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Micholeiv, home to nearly 500,000 people before the war, has been an unattainable objective, however, despite weeks of heavy fighting nearby. Dan Lamothe, Ellen Nakashima And Alex Horton, Anchorage Daily News, 22 May 2022 Micholeiv, home to nearly 500,000 people before the war, has been an unattainable objective, however, despite weeks of heavy fighting nearby. Alex Horton, Washington Post, 21 May 2022 Micholeiv, home to nearly 500,000 people before the war, has been an unattainable objective, however, despite weeks of heavy fighting nearby. Dan Lamothe, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin objectīvus "considered in relation to its purpose, relating to an object of thought," from objectum "something presented to the mind, goal, aim" + Latin -īvus -ive — more at object entry 1

Noun

in sense 1 probably short for objective point "goal of a military operation"; in sense 2 noun derivative of objective, adjective, "nearest the object (of the parts of a lens in a telescope, microscope, etc.)," probably borrowed from French (in verre objectif "lens nearest the object") — more at objective entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 2d

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of objective was in 1647
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1322 COCA: 2406
objective

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + OBJECTIVE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEfirst, key, main, major, primary, prime, principal首要目標;關鍵目標;主要目標;重要目標second, secondary第二個/次要目標broad, overall, overriding, ultimate總目標;首要目標;最終目標limited, narrow有限的/狹隘的目標long-term, short-term長期/短期目標clear, specific明確的/特定的目標important重要目標stated公開宣佈的目標The legislation has failed to achieve its stated objectives.這項法規未能達到它所宣稱的目標。desired渴望的目標common共同的目標The two groups are pursuing a common objective.這兩個團體的目標一致。economic, educational, environmental, military, political, strategic經濟/教育/環境/軍事/政治/戰略目標business, course, learning, mission, policy, research商業/課程/學習/任務/政策/研究目標VERB + OBJECTIVEhave有目標accomplish, achieve, attain, complete, fulfil/fulfill, meet, reach, succeed in完成目標;實現目標;達到目標;成功實現目標The department needs more money to achieve its objectives.該部門需要更多資金以實現其目標。fail in未達到目標agree, define, establish, formulate, identify, set, specify商定目標;制訂目標;確定目標;指明目標a set of agreed objectives一整套商定好的目標We need to establish a clear objective.我們需要制訂一個明確的目標。declare, state宣佈/闡明目標promote, pursue, support促進目標實現;追求目標;支持目標PREPOSITIONin an/the objective在目標上The party is radical in its objectives.這個黨派的目標有些激進。objective of關於⋯的目標We succeeded in our prime objective of cutting costs.我們實現了削減費用的主要目標。
objective

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe, seem客觀;看似客觀remain保持客觀ADVERBtruly, very非常客觀completely, entirely, purely, totally, wholly完全客觀It is impossible to be completely objective.要做到完全客觀是不可能的。fairly, reasonably相當客觀;合理地客觀apparently, seemingly (especially NAmE) 表面上/看起來客觀supposedly據稱客觀

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