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object

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noun

ob·​ject ˈäb-jikt How to pronounce object (audio) -(ˌ)jekt How to pronounce object (audio)
1
a
: something material that may be perceived by the senses
I see an object in the distance.
b
: something that when viewed stirs a particular emotion (such as pity)
Look on the tragic loading of this bed … the object poisons sight; let it be hid. William Shakespeare
2
a
: something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed
an object for study
the object of my affection
delicately carved art objects
b
: something physical that is perceived by an individual and becomes an agent for psychological identification
The mother is the primary object of the child.
3
a
: the goal or end of an effort or activity : purpose, objective
Their object is to investigate the matter thoroughly.
The object of the game is to score the most points.
b
: a cause for attention or concern
Money is no object.
4
: a thing that forms an element of or constitutes the subject matter of an investigation or science
objects of study
5
a
: a noun or noun equivalent (such as a pronoun, gerund, or clause) denoting the goal or result of the action of a verb (such as ball in I hit the ball)
b
: a noun or noun equivalent in a prepositional phrase (such as table in on the table)
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a
: a data structure in object-oriented programming that can contain functions (see function entry 1 sense 7) as well as constants, variables, and other data structures
b
: a discrete entity (such as a window or icon) in computer graphics (see graphic entry 2 sense 2b) that can be manipulated independently of other such entities
objectless
ˈäb-jikt-ləs How to pronounce object (audio)
-(ˌ)jekt-
adjective
objectlessness noun

object

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verb

ob·​ject əb-ˈjekt How to pronounce object (audio)
objected; objecting; objects

transitive verb

: to put forth in opposition or as an objection
objected that the statement was misleading

intransitive verb

1
: to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments
2
: to feel distaste for something
objector
əb-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce object (audio)
noun

object

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adjective

ob·​ject ˈäb-jikt How to pronounce object (audio) -(ˌ)jekt How to pronounce object (audio)
: of, relating to, or being object code
an object file

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for object

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

Noun There were three objects in the box: a comb, a pen, and a button. His object is to determine how much the business will cost to operate. Verb No one objected when the paintings were removed. “We can't buy the chair,” he objected. “It won't fit in the car.”
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The floating object in the video was a shield that was lost after astronauts attempted to install it on the International Space Station. Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The object is pictured in closeup, with alternative text in the captions. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 In each case, either the deepfake will fail to depict the object being passed in front of the face or the method will cause serious distortion to the facial image. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Officials initially described the object as a metal pole. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 A'zion and Clayton's costars include Goran Visnjic who plays a character fascinated by the puzzle box, or the Lament Configuration to give the object its proper name. Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2019, a study led by undergraduates studying astrophysics suggested that the object came from interstellar space. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 While useful in geometry class, the sharp object also was known to leave scratches on desks and tabletops amid the teachers' lessons. Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 After properly identifying the object, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers confiscated it, according to a statement from the agency. Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2022
Verb
Defense attorneys said Lauderdale County District Chris Connolly and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry did not object to the request. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 The ex-president's defense team on Friday did not object to the warrant's release. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 More than 145 Republican lawmakers voted to object to one or both submissions. Jacqueline Alemany, Emma Brown And Amy Gardner, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 More than 145 Republican lawmakers voted to object to one or both submissions. Amy Gardner, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 Prosecutor Tara Lyons said that attorneys for Arbery's parents had told the U.S. Justice Department that the family wouldn't object. Russ Bynum, ajc, 4 Feb. 2022 Prosecutor Tara Lyons said that attorneys for Arbery's parents had told the U.S. Justice Department that the family wouldn't object. CBS News, 4 Feb. 2022 And there’s little reason to think the modern Texas GOP, or at least those non-Texans leading it, would object to a similar outcome this time around. Casey Michel, The New Republic, 30 Mar. 2021 Ensor has a quick retort for those who would object because the men’s tournament generates exponentially more revenue than the women’s event. USA Today, 27 Mar. 2021
Adjective
But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 The case raises the important question of whether the testimony and result will serve as object lessons for investors confronted with cheery promises in the future. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2022 One of these, game playing, combines social, locomotive and object play. Caitlin O'connell, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021 But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull. Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 1 July 2021 But Democrats can’t really object, given their past positions. The Washington Post, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019 Other Apple products potentially on the way include a redesigned MacBook Pro with a 16-inch screen, and a new AR-friendly object tracker similar to Tile’s Bluetooth trackers. Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 9 Sep. 2019 Opponents object to local and state government actions as much as to Rockwool itself. Patricia Sullivan, Washington Post, 9 June 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English object, objecte "something presented to the senses, purpose, objection," borrowed from Latin objectum "something presented to the senses, charge, accusation" (Medieval Latin also, "something presented to the mind, goal, aim"), noun derivative from neuter of objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, place against, put forward, present (to the eyes, mind, etc.), cite as a ground for disapproval," from ob- "against, in the way" + jacere "to throw, cast" — more at ob-, jet entry 3

Verb

Middle English objecten, in part borrowed from Latin objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, put forward, cite as a ground for disapproval or criticism," in part borrowed from Latin objectāre "to throw before, put in the way, cite as a ground for disapproval," frequentative of obicere — more at object entry 1

Adjective

from attributive use of object entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Adjective

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of object was in the 14th century

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