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

In journalistic circles, there was a good deal of hand-wringing that the bonds forged between reporters and soldiers could threaten objectivity.

—Mark Jurkowitz

Synonyms

• neutrality
• objectiveness
• neutralism
• impartiality

Examples of objectivity in a Sentence

the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class

Recent Examples on the Web

These effects remained true regardless of factors like task complexity, objectivity or reliability. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Apple seems to be aiming for transparency and objectivity with this measurement, so as to avoid a sense of judgment if your sleep score is low, while offering tangible ways to improve your shut-eye over time. —Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025

But our schools and workplaces punish difference in the name of fairness and objectivity. —Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025

Professional objectivity, trust in data, and ethical judgment have always been essential, and remain especially important in today’s complex environment. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

objective entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for objectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity