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objectivity

American  
[ob-jik-tiv-i-tee, -jek-] / ˌɒb dʒɪkˈtɪv ɪ ti, -dʒɛk- /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being objective.

    He tries to maintain objectivity in his judgment.

  2. intentness on objects external to the mind.

  3. external reality.

Etymology

Origin of objectivity

First recorded in 1795–1805; objective + -ity

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, the portfolio’s impressive return reminds us of the need to cultivate scrupulous objectivity when digesting the financial news.

From MarketWatch

The Global Settlement wasn’t perfect, but it restored the possibility of objectivity and independence to Wall Street research.

From The Wall Street Journal

This led the researchers to ask a key question: Why was pathology AI failing to meet the same standard of objectivity?

From Science Daily

The interview prompted a conversation in an editorial meeting about bias and objectivity—though top executives didn’t call out Dokoupil by name.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Mr Scullion claimed the police investigation was "flawed" and "lacked neutrality and objectivity".

From BBC

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