objective

Universal Words noun, adjective noun 1 something that you are trying to achieve: the main / primary / principal objective * to meet / achieve your objectives * You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. * The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. 2 (also objective lens) (technical) the LENS in a TELESCOPE or MICROSCOPE that is nearest to the object being looked at adjective 1 not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts: an objective analysis / assessment / report * objective criteria * I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. * These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. 2 (philosophy) existing outside the mind; based on facts that can be proved: objective reality OPPSUBJECTIVE objectively adverb: Looked at objectively, the situation is not too bad. * Can these effects be objectively measured? * I was too upset to see things objectively. objectivity noun [U]: There was a lack of objectivity in the way the candidates were judged. * scientific objectivity