objective

Objective is defined as someone or something that is real or not imagined.

(adjective)

An example of objective is an actual tree, rather than a painting of a tree.

Objective means someone or something that is without bias.

(adjective)

An example of objective is a juror who doesn't know anything about the case they're assigned to.

The definition of an objective is a goal or something to aim for.

(noun)

An example of objective is a list of things to accomplish during a meeting.

See objective in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or having to do with a known or perceived object as distinguished from something existing only in the mind of the subject, or person thinking
being, or regarded as being, independent of the mind; real; actual
determined by and emphasizing the features and characteristics of the object, or thing dealt with, rather than the thoughts and feelings of the artist, writer, or speaker: an objective painting or description
without bias or prejudice; detached
being the aim or goal: an objective point
☆ designating a kind of test, as a multiple-choice or true-false test, that minimizes subjective factors in answering and grading
Gram. designating or of the case of an object of a transitive verb or preposition
Med. designating or of a symptom or condition perceptible to others besides the patient

Origin: ML objectivus

noun

anything external to or independent of the mind; something objective; reality
something aimed at or striven for
Gram.
1. the objective case
2. a word in this case
Optics the lens or lenses nearest to the object observed, as in a microscope or telescope, that serve to focus light to form the image of the object

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See objective in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or having to do with a material object.
Having actual existence or reality.
a. Uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices: an objective critic. See Synonyms at fair¹.
b. Based on observable phenomena; presented factually: an objective appraisal.
Medicine Indicating a symptom or condition perceived as a sign of disease by someone other than the person affected.
Grammar
a. Of, relating to, or being the case of a noun or pronoun that serves as the object of a verb.
b. Of or relating to a noun or pronoun used in this case.

noun

Something that actually exists.
Something worked toward or striven for; a goal. See Synonyms at intention.
Grammar
a. The objective case.
b. A noun or pronoun in the objective case.
The lens or lens system in a microscope or other optical instrument that first receives light rays from the object and forms the image. Also called object glass, objective lens, object lens.

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