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objective

Adjective

IPA /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

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Based on facts and fair judgement, without allowing personal feelings or preferences to decide what you think about a situation.

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objective/əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

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A judgement based on facts

An objective assessment uses evidence rather than personal preference.

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I asked a friend for an objective opinion about the two flats.
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objective — Based on facts and fair judgement, without allowing personal feelings or preferences to decide what you think about a situation.

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Based on facts and fair judgement, without allowing personal feelings or preferences to decide what you think about a situation.

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Word origin

From Medieval Latin objectivus, based on Latin objectum, meaning something presented to the mind.

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Objectivity is the noun; objectively is the adverb for judging something without personal bias.

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