Objective Definition

objective
adjective
  1. undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena; "an objective appraisal"; "objective evidence"
  2. serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes; "objective case"; "accusative endings"
  3. emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings, insertion of fictional matter, or interpretation; "objective art"
  4. belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events; "objective benefits"; "an objective example"; "there is no objective evidence of anything of the kind"
noun
  1. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
  2. the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed

"Objective" in song lyrics

See how objective is used in real songs:

  • "With the blood of slain captives and yo' death is my objective"
    4th Disciple f/ Beretta 9, ShoGun Assason — Swordz
  • "Now make a date to overtake your objective"
    Afu-Ra — Monotony
  • "Routine the discontent, advance override objective"
    Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion

Usage tips for "objective"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "objective" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for objective to find words that pair well.

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