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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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But the authors’ self-interest can dilute the perception of objectivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

It is an exercise, simultaneously, in a new objectivity and a new subjectivity.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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