Object - Definition

n 1: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a
shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
[syn: object, physical object]
2: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be
attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her
children" [syn: aim, object, objective, target]
3: (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of
the verb"
4: the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought";
"the object of my affection"
5: (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of
virtually anything known to a computer; "in object-oriented
programming, objects include data and define its status, its
methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects"
v 1: express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or
express dissent; "She never objected to the amount of work
her boss charged her with"; "When asked to drive the truck,
she objected that she did not have a driver's license"
2: be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to
modern furniture"