Objectivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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objectivity

 

[ ˌɒbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in journalism

The quality of being objective; the ability to consider all sides of an issue fairly and without bias.

Synonyms

fairness, impartiality, neutrality

Examples of usage

  • Journalists strive for objectivity in their reporting.
  • She was praised for her objectivity in covering the political debate.
Context #2 | Noun

in science

The state or quality of being free from personal feelings or opinions; the ability to view things as they are without interference from emotions or prejudices.

Synonyms

detachment, impartiality, unbiasedness

Examples of usage

  • Scientific research requires a high level of objectivity.
  • The scientist's objectivity led to a breakthrough in the field.
Context #3 | Noun

general usage

The quality of being based on facts, logic, and evidence rather than emotions or personal opinions.

Synonyms

factuality, logic, rationality

Examples of usage

  • Her decision-making process is driven by objectivity and rationality.
  • We need to approach this issue with objectivity and reason.

Translations

Translations of the word "objectivity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 objetividade

🇮🇳 वस्तुनिष्ठता

🇩🇪 Objektivität

🇮🇩 objektivitas

🇺🇦 об'єктивність

🇵🇱 obiektywność

🇯🇵 客観性 (きゃっかんせい)

🇫🇷 objectivité

🇪🇸 objetividad

🇹🇷 nesnellik

🇰🇷 객관성 (객관적인)

🇸🇦 موضوعية

🇨🇿 objektivita

🇸🇰 objektivita

🇨🇳 客观性 (kèguān xìng)

🇸🇮 objektivnost

🇮🇸 hlutlægni

🇰🇿 объективтілік

🇬🇪 ობიექტურობა

🇦🇿 obyektivlik

🇲🇽 objetividad

Etymology

The word 'objectivity' originated in the mid-19th century from the French word 'objectivité'. It gained prominence in the fields of journalism and science, emphasizing the importance of unbiased and fair analysis. The concept of objectivity has since become a cornerstone in various disciplines, promoting rationality and evidence-based reasoning.

See also: object, objectification, objectify, objection, objectionable, objective, objectively, objector, unobjectionable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,179, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.