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Etymology
Origin of objectivity
Explanation
Objectivity is a noun that means a lack of bias, judgment, or prejudice. Maintaining one's objectivity is the most important job of a judge. The meaning of objectivity is easy to remember, when you see that the word "object" embedded within it. While it can be hard to show objectivity about people or pets, it's easy to be more "objective" about objects. I can show objectivity about a box of rocks; it's much harder to show it with my dog. The opposite of objectivity is "subjectivity," which is personal bias or opinion.
Vocabulary lists containing objectivity
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Example Sentences
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Sander’s involvement with the avant-garde Cologne Progressives and New Objectivity art movements explains the extent of “The Artists”; most of the subjects in this section are not only characterized but named.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Objectivity and neutrality are key tenets of analysts’ work, says Brent Taylor, an adviser with consulting firm J.S.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
So, two things can be true at once: Objectivity can be a worthy goal, and also we can bring our identity to the stories that we tell.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023
Objectivity should never be confused with fairness, she argues.
From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022
There is a realm of Social Objectivity, a realm of organization, activity, purpose and power, not physical in character, not mechanical in nature, which is set in opposition to individual will, purpose, power, and activity.
From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.
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