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
Stephen Clark – Jun 6, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Most of the federal briefs filed by California during the Biden administration supported the Democratic president’s objectives.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Taking an objective look at your experience, knowledge, and skill set demands the use of all the available resources and support.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
That makes a mockery of any appearance of objectivity in cases challenging the administration or involving the ABA.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Blue Ghost operated on the lunar surface for two weeks and completed all of its objectives.
—Stephen Clark – Jun 6, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Most of the federal briefs filed by California during the Biden administration supported the Democratic president’s objectives.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Adjective
By contrast, the e-tattoo delivers live and objective data.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Taking an objective look at your experience, knowledge, and skill set demands the use of all the available resources and support.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Noun
The implementation of data analytics allows investors to make more informed decisions, reduce dependence on the human factor and increase the objectivity of their assessments.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
That makes a mockery of any appearance of objectivity in cases challenging the administration or involving the ABA.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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While Marcus has been making similar arguments for years and is known for his AI skepticism, the new research provides fresh empirical support for his particular brand of criticism.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
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The research provides the first comprehensive empirical look at how these systems actually work, offering insights that could reshape Fourth Amendment jurisprudence.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved. 'PARIAH STATE' As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Walk the grounds at historical parks such as First State (Delaware), Ninety Six (South Carolina), Valley Forge (eastern Pennsylvania) and Morristown (New Jersey).—
Ken Burns,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Members of the congregation placed important documents and the history of the church in a copper box embedded in the cornerstone, though only a few of the charter members who organized the congregation in 1858 were living and present at the ceremony, historical documents said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, equitable access to menopause care remains inconsistent—but innovators are stepping in.—
Sophie Okolo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Based on these considerations, the judge will determine an equitable division of the proceeds from the sale.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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In turn, Bivins brought in another friend to execute the deadly plot, according to an FBI criminal complaint and the factual statement filed with his plea agreement.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Have three response templates ready: factual correction for misinformation, values reaffirmation for criticism, and security protocol for threats.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Not surprisingly, Fort Lauderdale has historically been seen — and seen itself — as a vestigial appendage of its southern neighbor rather than an equal force to be respected and reckoned with.—
Peter Lane Taylor,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The former is directly connected to financial assistance offered by a school for a shared and equal fee—the cost of matriculation at the college—while the latter is less about university financial assistance and more about compensation for services or identity use.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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This, despite there being more documentary evidence than ever before in history: Information is abundant, yet consensus is elusive.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Throughout the prosecution’s case, the Commonwealth played numerous clips taken from interviews Read provided news outlets and documentary film crews, using her own words to highlight inconsistencies in her account and refute the defense’s arguments.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The Darjeeling Limited underscores the folly of these men riding the rails with mountains of literal and metaphorical baggage in tow, and how the country humbles them before any healing can begin.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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