Objective

/əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A goal or aim to be achieved.

The team's objective is to complete the project by the end of the month.

A statement or description of what is meant to be accomplished.

Her objective for the meeting was to clarify the project timelines.

In military context, it refers to a location or target to be captured or destroyed.

The squad's objective was to secure the enemy's headquarters.

adjective

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

He provided an objective analysis of the data without letting his biases interfere.

Relating to or denoting a goal or aim that is based on certain criteria.

The objective evaluation criteria helped ensure a fair hiring process.

From Latin 'obiectivus', from 'obiectus', past participle of 'obicere' meaning to throw before.

objective opinion

An opinion that is based on facts rather than feelings.

objective reality

The concept that there is a reality that exists independently of our perceptions.

set objectives

To establish clear goals or aims to reach.

objectivity

The quality of being objective and impartial.

subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

The goal of any activity or project.

The objective here is to win the game no matter what.