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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Slot, as head coach, was more of a middle manager; someone who acted with the objectivity of a civil servant and the occasional bluntness of a corrections officer.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Specifically, the manner in which Alfonsi’s work and objectivity was disparaged with the very public pulling of her CECOT piece.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Bolstering the hope for the future of newspapers is also the decline in television news offerings and questions about the objectivity of certain broadcast networks.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
For example, many organizations have specific codes of ethics and conduct that outline what objectivity and subjectivity mean for the organization and what conduct is considered acceptable and unacceptable for its reporters.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Specifically, the manner in which Alfonsi’s work and objectivity was disparaged with the very public pulling of her CECOT piece.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Bolstering the hope for the future of newspapers is also the decline in television news offerings and questions about the objectivity of certain broadcast networks.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
For example, many organizations have specific codes of ethics and conduct that outline what objectivity and subjectivity mean for the organization and what conduct is considered acceptable and unacceptable for its reporters.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for objectivity
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“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectivity. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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