object
Definition
- n. a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
- n. (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
- n. the focus of cognitions or feelings
- n. (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
Word forms
- Past tense
- objected
- Past participle
- objected
- Present participle
- objecting
- Third person singular
- objects
Example sentences
n.
The teacher asked us to bring an object from home for the science project.
vi.
I object to the idea of canceling the trip at the last minute.
vt.
She decided to object to the decision made by the committee.
計.
In programming, an object can represent a real-world entity.