objectivity

[ob-jik-tiv-i-tee, -jek-]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of objectivity¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; objective + -ity

Example Sentences

“By any measure, she is an ‘over-tenured’ director with a ‘stale perspective’ that lacks objectivity regarding the company’s operations,” Blundy wrote in the letter this week.

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The concept of journalistic objectivity took root in the 20th century.

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“The surgeon general is going to be naturally looked at as a voice of objectivity in medical truth.”

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But to be objective, there is no such thing as objectivity.

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The samples, identified only by number, were then tested by MedPharm chemists who did not see the original labels to ensure objectivity.

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