objectivity
nounUK /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ · CA, US /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
Etymology From objective + -ity.
1
The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.
- maintain objectivity
- sense of objectivity
2 more examples
- The scientist’s objectivity was questioned after the funding controversy.
- Good journalism requires strict objectivity.
2
The world as it really is; reality.
- Synonyms
- objectiveness, objectivity
- Antonyms
- subjectivity
- Derived terms
- multiobjectivity, nonobjectivity
- Related terms
41 terms
neutrality, independence, measurement, testability, reproducibility, determinism, consistency, fairness, justice, fact, truth, reality, standard, rule, algorithm, criterion, evidence, proof, photograph, photography, objective, impersonal, neutral, factual, independent, testable, verifiable, falsifiable, fair, just, science, mathematics, journalism, scientist, mathematician, judge, journalist, impartial, Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class I § 6. Extrinsicality, Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class IV § 467. Evidence, Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class III § 316. Materiality