as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the judge removed herself from the case because she doubted her ability to remain objective, given her friendship with one of the attorneys
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
the paper's news stories strive to be scrupulously objective, with opinions clearly labeled as commentary
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class
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Recent Examples of objective
Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Many of the most precious objectives and attainments become possible though the rest of 2026.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Self-reports may offer clues, but don’t pass objective muster.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Iran thus has every right to demand that the IAEA be diligent in observing its own procedures and codes of conduct on impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to national security concerns in exchange for continued cooperation.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Whatever the president's objectives, helping Iranians find a better future will be the work of months and years, not days.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Many of the most precious objectives and attainments become possible though the rest of 2026.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Share your objective achievements, and frame them in a way that benefits the team and moves the conversation forward.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Self-reports may offer clues, but don’t pass objective muster.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
But objectivity died on the floor right around the time the Raptors went up by 30.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Iran thus has every right to demand that the IAEA be diligent in observing its own procedures and codes of conduct on impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to national security concerns in exchange for continued cooperation.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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But more needs to be done, and there is clear empirical evidence for why the governor and state Legislature should expand funding for these programs in this year’s budget.—
Christopher Martinez,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, sociology is one of the best empirical fields for interrogating the consequences of different values, for how ideas get built into institutions, for how social networks operate across domains.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The jury Defense attorneys for Colin Gray had argued for a change of venue, asking Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm to move the case out of Barrow County so their client could get a fair and impartial jury.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Current events in Charlotte have only amplified the importance of putting the most experienced, fair and impartial Judges on the bench.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers combined a type of observational learning with intercommunication between its limbs to boost robots’ flexibility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Proceeds from the campaign will go toward the association’s research efforts; education about heart health and heart disease prevention; advocacy for healthier, equitable communities; and training in lifesaving skills like CPR.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The most pressing issue facing Mecklenburg County is equitable opportunity — ensuring that where someone lives does not determine their access to quality health care, education, economic mobility or safety.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Below, a drill-down on Banijay’s biggest drama plays at the Screenings and a selection of factual shows and formats.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, such information, while factual, is inappropriate for sports commentary due to its length.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The actress took to Instagram to share a few photos of a look that was equal parts cheeky and cozy.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While one film uses a documentary style to show artifice, the other uses artificial intelligence to show something viscerally real.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Under the directive, documentary proof of citizenship would be required to register to vote.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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