objective
əbˈdʒɛktɪv
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Noun

1.
generalgoal or aim that one strives to achieve
  • Her main objective is to finish the project.
aim purpose target
2.
opticsTECH.lens closest to the object in an optical deviceTECH.
  • The objective of the microscope needs cleaning.
eyepiece lens

Adjective

1.
goal-relatedrelating to a goal or aim
  • The objective criteria were clearly defined for the project.
impartial neutral unbiased
2.
unbiasednot influenced by emotions or personal bias
  • She gave an objective analysis of the data.
impartial neutral unbiased
3.
independent existenceexisting independently of perception or personal feelings
  • The objective reality of the situation was undeniable.
impartial neutral unbiased
4.
linguisticsTECH.relating to a noun or pronoun used as the objectTECH.
  • In the sentence, 'She loves him,' 'him' is in the objective case.
accusative oblique
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Images of objective

  • objective: lens closest to the object in an optical device
    lens closest to the object in an optical device

Expressions with objective

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specific goal students aim to achieve in a course
The learning objective for today is to understand photosynthesis.
specific target to achieve
The team's objective point was to win the championship.
goal about improving or protecting nature set by an organization or project
The company set an environmental objective to cut carbon emissions by half.
ultimate goal planned to be reached after all other steps
The final objective of the project was a fully working prototype.
fair and neutral using facts rather than personal feelings or preferences
A good referee must remain impartial and objective during the match.
truth about reality that does not depend on personal feelings or beliefs
It is an objective fact that water boils at a certain temperature.

Origin of objective

Latin, objectivus (relating to an object)

Terms with objective included in their meaning

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objective
aim or desired result
goal
purpose or objective
goal
intention or objective aimed to be achieved
realadj.
existence
that has objective, physical existence
achievement
achieve an intended objective or goal
achievement
goal or objective to achieve
achievement
achieve a goal or objective
goal
achieve a goal or objective

Examples of objective in a sentence

  • The objective was clear to everyone involved.
  • The telescope's objective was replaced.
  • Adjust the objective for a clearer view.
  • The objective standards were met by all participants.
  • Her objective approach helped in achieving the goal.
  • His objective viewpoint helped resolve the conflict.

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  1. French:objectif, impartial, ...
  2. German:Ziel, zielgerichtet, ...
  3. Italian:obiettivo, finalizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:objetivo, imparcial, ...
  5. Portuguese:objetivo, imparcial, ...
  6. Chinese:目标, 目标的, ...
  7. Japanese:目標, 目標に関する, ...
  8. Arabic:هدف, هَدَفِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַטָּרָה, יַעֲדִי, ...
  10. Russian:цель, целевой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мета, об'єктивний, ...
  12. Hindi:उद्देश्य, उद्देश्यपूर्ण, ...
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