objectivity

English

Etymology

From objective +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
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  • (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/, [ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪɾi]
  • Hyphenation: ob‧jec‧tiv‧i‧ty

Noun

objectivity (countable and uncountable, plural objectivities)

  1. The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:objectivity
    The scientist’s objectivity was questioned after the funding controversy.
    Good journalism requires strict objectivity.
    maintain objectivity
    sense of objectivity
  2. The world as it really is; reality.

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