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
Kerry Brown, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The company has limited financial resources and may face intense competition from other entities with similar business objectives, including SPACs and venture capital firms.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
But by any objective measure, Gavi’s results have been extraordinary not only in terms of the projection of soft U.S. power, but also in terms of the preservation of the vital security interests of America and our allies.
—Seth Berkley, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Signs of Change Early research to verify AI’s ability to recruit more effectively than humans with regards to efficiency and objectivity have been promising.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Communicate how the new system will address their pain points, improve workflows and contribute to individual, local and/or broader business objectives.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The company has limited financial resources and may face intense competition from other entities with similar business objectives, including SPACs and venture capital firms.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Kim measures loudness via a descriptive scale, shifting the seemingly objective audiogram from an individualizing register into a personal one.
—Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
But by any objective measure, Gavi’s results have been extraordinary not only in terms of the projection of soft U.S. power, but also in terms of the preservation of the vital security interests of America and our allies.
—Seth Berkley, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
To address these issues, the Trump administration should take steps to reassure U.S. allies that professionalism, apolitical objectivity, and noninterference will be the order of the day.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Signs of Change Early research to verify AI’s ability to recruit more effectively than humans with regards to efficiency and objectivity have been promising.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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For these reasons, empirical studies have shown that tariffs are generally an ineffective way to change the trade balance.—
Chad P. Bown,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Mar. 2025
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There's empirical evidence that supports the fact that all kinds of diverse projects do well and make money.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law, starting at the FBI and the DOJ.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the key things that led Miller to pursue the project was the potential of broaching wider historical questions on the making of the United States from the jump point of the tornado.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Get to know the stories and acknowledge them at face value in an equitable way.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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In an ideal future scenario, the diversity of architects will reflect the communities that are being served (namely all communities), and the future of design will be dynamic, flexible, regenerative, sustainable, equitable and artful.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.—
Mercury News,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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By coordinating the release of factual messaging to friendly media institutions across both digital and traditional communication channels, messaging can reach stakeholders quickly and clearly.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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That is: when revenues (the top line) fluctuate, all other things held equal, Delta's earnings should not swing as widely as American's due to lower operating leverage.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lavender Men follows last fall’s release of the documentary feature Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln that examined whether the politician may have been gay, with the film being subjected to trolling by Elon Musk and conservative pundits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump stepped into the fray on voter ID requirements, issuing an executive order seeking to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote.—
Julie Bosman,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The inclusion of Greenland in this narrative may not be literal—but its symbolic presence lingers.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a literal child at the time, Barrymore grew up going to clubs like Studio 54 with her mother and even threw her 10th birthday party at a bar.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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