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objective

/əbˈdʒektɪv/
English Definition
n. goal; adj. unbiased
中文释义
目标;客观的
Example Sentence

The expedition's primary objective was to map the uncharted glacier, a task that required months of meticulous planning.

这次探险的主要目标是绘制这片未勘测冰川的地图,这项任务需要数月的周密规划。

Synonyms
goal aim target
Antonyms
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Education researcher Priya Malhotra argues that standardized testing provides an objective, comparable measure of student achievement across schools with vastly different resources.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

- This suggests earlier criticism reflected social bias rather than an objective linguistic problem.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

Sociologist Aaliyah Johnson notes that algorithmic hiring tools are trained on historical hiring data, meaning they can inadvertently learn and perpetuate the same biases present in a company's past hiring decisions, even while appearing objective.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “objective”?

  1. A Goal; adj. unbiased
  2. B An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  3. C Difficult situation
  4. D An amount that is more than what is needed
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A — Goal; adj. unbiased. “objective” means goal; adj. unbiased.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “goal; adj. unbiased”?

  1. A objective
  2. B precedent
  3. C surplus
  4. D predicament
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A — objective. “objective” means goal; adj. unbiased.

Common questions about “objective”

What does “objective” mean?

objective — goal; adj. unbiased. In Chinese: 目标;客观的.

How do you pronounce “objective”?

objective is pronounced /əbˈdʒektɪv/.

How is “objective” used in a sentence?

The expedition's primary objective was to map the uncharted glacier, a task that required months of meticulous planning. (这次探险的主要目标是绘制这片未勘测冰川的地图,这项任务需要数月的周密规划。)

What are synonyms for “objective”?

goal, aim, target — all close in meaning to objective (goal; adj. unbiased).

What is the opposite of “objective”?

bias, prejudice — each the opposite of objective (goal; adj. unbiased).

Is “objective” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. objective is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “objective”?

object(target)+ive(adj)

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