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ob·jec·tiv·ity (äb′jek tiv′ə tē)

noun

  1. the state or quality of being objective
  2. objective reality

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

objectivity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • auditor: The Committee's duties include keeping under review the scope and results of the audit, its cost-effectiveness and the objectivity of the auditors.

Converse of object

  • precede: I start from the premiss that subjectivity always precedes objectivity.

Adjective modifier

  • journalistic: Journalistic objectivity be damned, I'm just grateful to be meeting the great man.

Preposition: in

  • relation: EB also discussed the tension between managers ' discretion and objectivity in relation to applying PHSO policies.
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objectivity quotes

It is hardest of all to give up the last slivers and shreds of objectivity, but only by doing so can faith finally free itself from all that is outworn and become as fully voluntary, creative and courageous as it isrequired to be today.

-Cupitt, Rev Don

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