B2adjectiveformalacademicphilosophy
US/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/
UK/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/
based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
In context
It is hard to be objective when you write about your own country.
Multiple-choice tests give a more objective measure of knowledge.
Journalists should report the news in an objective way.
Words that go with objective
adjective + noun
- objective viewAn outsider can often take a more objective view of the problem.
- objective evidenceWe need objective evidence, not just personal stories.
- objective criteriaScholarships should be awarded on objective criteria.
- objective assessmentTeachers need clear rubrics to make an objective assessment of essays.
adverb + adjective
- truly objectiveSome philosophers doubt that any observer can be truly objective.