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

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 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

I was able to see them with an objectivity that was inconceivable to them.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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