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objective

ob·jec·tive

objective

 
 
pronunciation:
b jek tihv
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: a goal or purpose that a person works to achieve; aim.
My objective is to become a teacher.
 
synonyms:
aim, goal, intent, purpose, target
similar words:
ambition, aspiration, design, destination, end, idea, mark, mission, object, plan, point
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part of speech: adjective
definition: not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
The teacher thought about her student's problem in an objective way.
synonyms:
fair, impartial
similar words:
disinterested, impersonal, just, neutral, open-minded
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derivations: objectively (adv.), objectiveness (n.)
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