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The judge tried to be objective.
What does Objective mean?
Objective means fair and based on facts, or a goal.
Dictionary definition
Based on facts rather than personal feelings; also, a goal or purpose.
Example sentences
Objective in a sentence
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Our objective was to finish the science poster by Friday.
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An objective report uses evidence instead of personal feelings.
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What does objective mean?
The correct sentence uses objective in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to objective?
Unbiased is close in meaning to objective.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses objective correctly?
The correct sentence uses objective in context.
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ub · jek · tiv · strongest beat: jek
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WordObjective.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningObjective means fair and based on facts, or a goal.
ExampleExample: The judge tried to be objective.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ub · jek · tiv
- Strongest beat
- jek
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jek.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
biasedUse when something unfairly favors one side.
subjectiveUse when something is based on personal feelings or opinions.
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Word family
Objective word family
Base word
objective
noun
objectivity
The quality of being objective.
adverb
objectively
In a fact-based way.
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Hint for students
Objective means fair and based on facts, or a goal.
Common mix-up
Objective does not always mean fair and based on facts. In some sentences, it means goal.
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Write two short sentences that use objective in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: Our objective was to finish the science poster by Friday. Clue words: finish, science, poster. Ask: Which meaning of objective does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of objective in this model sentence: "Our objective was to finish the science poster by Friday." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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