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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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The objectivity of figure skating judging is a controversy as old as the Olympics and a story for another day.

From BBC

Firms must also disclose analysts’ conflicts and limit activities that could compromise analysts’ objectivity.

From Barron's

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

From BBC

“That is very, very troubling to anybody who looks at this with a shred of objectivity.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From MarketWatch