objective

Definition

• n. the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed
• adj. undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
• adj. serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes
• adj. emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings, insertion of fictional matter, or interpretation

Word forms

Plural

objectives

Example sentences

1. n.

   Her main objective is to complete her studies with good grades.

2. a.

   The report presents an objective view of the situation.