adjective
- based on facts rather than personal opinions or feelings
noun
- a goal or aim that someone is trying to achieve
- the lens in a microscope or telescope that is closest to the object being observed
Usage: technical
Examples
- The journalist tried to write an objective report about the election.
- We need objective evidence to support this theory.
- Her main objective is to graduate with honors.
- The company’s objective for this year is to increase sales by 20%.
- The microscope’s objective lens magnifies the specimen.
- Scientists must remain objective when analyzing their data.
- Setting clear objectives helps teams stay focused.
- The telescope’s objective collects light from distant stars.