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
Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
But unlike most of their rivals, Newcastle have already secured their season’s objectives.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Zachary Russell, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
This process ensured a consistent and objective methodology across all seven systems.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Charles Finch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Tapping marketing agencies and consultants to conduct audits can help bring a fresh perspective and objectivity to the campaigns, helping to eliminate internal biases.
—Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What really changed were the business objectives of the platforms as more users, creators and businesses flooded the internet.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
But unlike most of their rivals, Newcastle have already secured their season’s objectives.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Instead, when basing the ranking on objective crime data from the FBI, U.S. News ranked Portland the 15th most dangerous city in the country.
—Zachary Russell, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
This process ensured a consistent and objective methodology across all seven systems.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Beneath whatever veneer of intellectual objectivity, any book as incandescently furious as this one is ultimately a long cry of pain.
—Charles Finch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Tapping marketing agencies and consultants to conduct audits can help bring a fresh perspective and objectivity to the campaigns, helping to eliminate internal biases.
—Andrea Aker, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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Economists rarely find consensus—but the empirical evidence against sweeping tariffs is nearly unanimous.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Some of Trump’s critics used sketchy arguments and weak empirical evidence to accuse Facebook and other social media services of having allowed Russian propagandists to manipulate Americans into voting for a leader with authoritarian predilections.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
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The surprise move marked another unexpected twist in a long-running drama at the state Capitol as the state’s electric utilities battle fiercely against Gillett, a Simsbury attorney who critics say acts like a consumer advocate instead of an impartial utility regulator.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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Most golf fans with no real allegiance were rooting for McIlroy to complete the Slam after more than a decade of failures at Augusta National, just as most impartial baseball fans rooted for the 2016 Cubs to beat Cleveland and end their 107-year championship drought.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This historical information becomes increasingly valuable during organizational transformations, providing the stability and context needed to manage change effectively.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Culture community aimed at creating equitable business pathways for Black and Brown professionals.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Like his Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, who spearheaded trade reform, Roosevelt understood that tariffs were a tax on poor and working Americans and regarded the use of the progressive income tax as a much more equitable—and economically advantageous—means of raising revenue.—
Time,
Time,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They are shared on social media or fed to reporters with intentional factual omissions and no regard for the truth.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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If false narratives start to snowball, respond quickly with clear, factual messaging and a human voice.—
Taazima Kala,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The credit is equal to 20% of the amount farmers spend.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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Montana West Small Crossbody RFID-blocking Cellphone Wallet $18 $16 at Amazon Double discounted to just $16 in a gorgeous emerald green shade, this feminine crossbody phone purse is equal parts fashionable accessory and functional bag.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Matheson pointed out that there was a lack of documentary evidence that that was the rationale for the purchase.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
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The legislation would require people to show documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate, when registering to vote.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The role of deep and purposeful human connection amid this literal and figurative perfect storm of circumstances has never been more crucial.—
Paul David,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Merrill has everything Max doesn’t: a wife, kids, a house to himself, a literal white picket fence.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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