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objective

adjective
 
 
/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/

Definition

B2 based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings: an objective and impartial report I can't really be objective when I'm judging my daughter's work. → Opposite subjectiveUnbiased or impartial objectively
 
 
/-li/ adverb
C1 Judges must weigh the evidence logically and objectively.Unbiased or impartial
objectivity
 
 
/ˌɒb.dʒekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ US  /ˌɑːb.dʒekˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/ noun [U]
Surely true objectivity in a critic is impossible?Unbiased or impartial
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