objectivity

noun

ob·​jec·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce objectivity (audio)
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: the quality or character of being objective : lack of favoritism toward one side or another : freedom from bias
Many people questioned the selection committee's objectivity.
It can be difficult for parents to maintain objectivity about their children's accomplishments.
Many critics disputed the objectivity and reliability of his field observations, foreshadowing current anthropological concerns about the ability of any fieldworker to rise above personal preconceptions and impartially describe another culture.Bruce Bower
In journalistic circles, there was a good deal of hand-wringing that the bonds forged between reporters and soldiers could threaten objectivity.Mark Jurkowitz

Examples of objectivity in a Sentence

the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class
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Reality check: Most major newspapers and regional chains have stopped presidential endorsements, citing everything from objectivity, lack of resources, failing trust in media and potential fallout that hurts the bottom line. Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Remind yourself that every market and customer brings a unique objectivity and that the reality is this is a non-linear, iterative process with continuous evolution. Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Assessing the root of conflict requires objectivity. Sonal Jain, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Every news organization that feigns objectivity is actually heavily slanted toward the left. Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for objectivity 

Word History

Etymology

objective entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of objectivity was in 1803

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“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectivity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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