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
Armond White, National Review, 11 July 2025
Despite this hiccup, NASA considered the test successful, achieving several primary objectives and giving insights into further improving the booster before the upcoming Artemis launches.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
Moderna set its objective high — achieve 100% adoption and proficiency of generative AI by all its people with access to digital solutions in a six-month period.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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
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Noun
Gunn’s objective is to banalize the very concept that Snyder sought to elevate.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 July 2025
Despite this hiccup, NASA considered the test successful, achieving several primary objectives and giving insights into further improving the booster before the upcoming Artemis launches.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
Given this definitional chaos, researchers have tried to create objective benchmarks to measure progress toward AGI, but these attempts have revealed their own set of problems.
—ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
Moderna set its objective high — achieve 100% adoption and proficiency of generative AI by all its people with access to digital solutions in a six-month period.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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This line of thinking would make sense with the results from the very first empirical test of TLR in a chimaera species, Callorhinchus milii, also known as the elephant fish.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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And the empirical evidence may be showing that markets, like everything else, can become so conditioned to chaos that all the old rules no longer apply.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Restructuring sounds proactive; business optimization sounds strategic; and a focus on cost structures feels impartial.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
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While representing a 26-year-old Shoshone County woman accused in 2014 of suffocating her boyfriend’s 22-month-old child, Taylor succeeded in getting the trial moved to Kootenai County out of concern of seating an impartial jury.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Supporters say the bill aims to protect historical monuments, not restrict peaceful protest.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The function of an obituary is to situate its subject’s life and work in historical context.—
John Darnielle,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Walsh adds that these issues won’t be solved without more equitable access to childcare for working-class families.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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The fact is that allowing customer data to flow, under an equitable arrangement, is good not only for banks and fintechs but for society as a whole.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The new world order is truth to truth, answer to query, whereby factual snippets are revered and rewarded.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Warrior mindset: Being fair means treating everyone with equal respect and navigating situations with some thought and judgment.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Breakthroughs for the global game have also included the equal pay deal agreed stateside in 2022 by US Soccer, and a five-year rights agreement with broadcasters Sky Sports and the BBC for the English Women's Soccer League starting 2025 which is set to give unprecedented reach to matches.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In Cincinnati, there are a slew of events, including a documentary film screening, a carnival night and a roller skating party where all wheels are welcome.—
Emily Chen-Newton,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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And of course, Bruce Springsteen and Nas to add a little additional Tri-State perspective to this documentary portrait of Long Island’s favorite son.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The spa is at the center of Forestis, both in literal location and in spirit.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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