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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There are good reasons to harbor doubts about these reports’ quality and objectivity.
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Luis Cayetano Simmari, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024
Feminist philosophers, like Martha Nussbaum and Annette Baier, offer an explanation for our refusal to relinquish it: The claim to objectivity offers us the dream of invulnerability.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
American supporters of Israel recoiled, arguing that Carter had lost the objectivity that had guided him at Camp David.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
When internal resources are stretched or objectivity is needed, third-party consultants can provide valuable insights and strategies to bridge the gap.
—Boyd Clewis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Luis Cayetano Simmari, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024
Feminist philosophers, like Martha Nussbaum and Annette Baier, offer an explanation for our refusal to relinquish it: The claim to objectivity offers us the dream of invulnerability.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
American supporters of Israel recoiled, arguing that Carter had lost the objectivity that had guided him at Camp David.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
When internal resources are stretched or objectivity is needed, third-party consultants can provide valuable insights and strategies to bridge the gap.
—Boyd Clewis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectivity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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