objectivity
noun
ob·jec·tiv·i·ty
ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē 
əb-
: the quality or character of being objective : lack of favoritism toward one side or another : freedom from bias
Many people questioned the selection committee's objectivity.
It can be difficult for parents to maintain objectivity about their children's accomplishments.
Many critics disputed the objectivity and reliability of his field observations, foreshadowing current anthropological concerns about the ability of any fieldworker to rise above personal preconceptions and impartially describe another culture.—
Bruce Bower
Bruce BowerIn journalistic circles, there was a good deal of hand-wringing that the bonds forged between reporters and soldiers could threaten objectivity.—Mark Jurkowitz
Mark JurkowitzExamples of objectivity in a Sentence
the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class
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When the same people setting the security protocols are also responsible for reporting incidents, objectivity breaks down.
—Rick Hutchinson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unprecedented shake-up of a key federal vaccine advisory panel ushered in appointees who have expressed skepticism about the value and safety of vaccines — raising concerns about the group’s objectivity.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC news, 18 June 2025
His commentary on Miller could be seen as undermining ABC News’ objectivity in coverage of White House matters.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2025
Lorena Brockman still seeks counsel from her mother and sister but finds the relative objectivity of AI refreshing.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 6 June 2025
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Rick Hutchinson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unprecedented shake-up of a key federal vaccine advisory panel ushered in appointees who have expressed skepticism about the value and safety of vaccines — raising concerns about the group’s objectivity.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC news, 18 June 2025
His commentary on Miller could be seen as undermining ABC News’ objectivity in coverage of White House matters.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2025
Lorena Brockman still seeks counsel from her mother and sister but finds the relative objectivity of AI refreshing.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 6 June 2025
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“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectivity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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