objectively

[uhb-jek-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or prejudices.

   An outsider can consider the dispute more objectively than people who are directly involved.

2. in a way that can be known, measured, or proven.

   A new method is being developed to objectively analyze how climate change is affecting ocean surface temperatures.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-objectively adverb
• semiobjectively adverb
• unobjectively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of objectively¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, for an earlier sense; objective ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Unless you have a department that is willing to objectively look at what’s happening and say, ‘That’s not OK, it’s out of policy’ … having more videos is not going to help,” he said.

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Richmond-upon-Thames Council said its officers "acted professionally and objectively" and that the fine was issued in line with its policies.

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President Jerí said an investigation would be launched "to determine objectively what happened and who is responsible".

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The individual afflicted feels guilt, shame and anger, but ultimately, and perhaps more important, feels — and is — objectively helpless to do anything about it.

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Although Slot focuses mainly on the sloppy passing and dispossessions in midfield, it is objectively true that Liverpool committed many bodies to their attack.

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