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objective

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/adjective

Based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; fair and unbiased.

Example sentences

  • “Judges must stay objective and look only at the evidence.”
  • “We need an objective review of the project by someone outside the team.”

Its counterpart is 'subjective', based on personal feeling. As a noun it means a goal.

work

Synonyms for objective

Antonyms

  • subjective
  • biased
  • partial

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

dispassionateCalm and fair, without letting emotion or personal bias get in the way.targetSomething you aim for; a goal you are trying to reach.milestoneA significant moment or achievement in someone's life, a project, or history.strategyA carefully thought-out plan for reaching a particular goal.metricA number used to measure and track how well a business, team, or process is performing.proposalA plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider or approve.