objective meaning
objective :
unbiased, fair
adjective
▪ She gave an objective report.
▪ She gave a fair report.
▪ His opinion was objective.
▪ His opinion was unbiased.
paraphrasing
▪ impartial – unbiased
▪ neutral – not taking sides
▪ fair – just
▪ detached – not emotional
objective :
goal, aim
noun
▪ Our objective is to win the game.
▪ Our goal is to win the game.
▪ The main objective is to finish on time.
▪ The main aim is to finish on time.
paraphrasing
▪ target – goal
▪ purpose – aim
▪ intention – aim
▪ mission – goal
Pronunciation
objective [əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv]
The stress is on 'jec' and sounds like 'uhb-jek-tiv'.
Common phrases and grammar about objective
objective - Common meaning
adjective
unbiased, fair
noun
goal, aim
Part of Speech Changes for "objective"
▪ objectivity (noun) – fairness
▪ objectively (adverb) – in a fair way
Common Expressions with "objective"
▪ set an objective – make a goal
▪ achieve an objective – reach a goal
▪ objective analysis – fair review
▪ objective criteria – fair standards
Important examples of objective in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, objective is often used to mean a goal or aim.
Example of a confusing word: objection (a disagreement or protest)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, objective is used as both an adjective and a noun, often asking to distinguish between them.
objective
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
objective setting
'goal setting', used in planning contexts.
keep one's eye on the objective
means 'stay focused on the goal'.
Differences between similar words and objective
objective
,
target
differences
Objective is a broader term for a goal or aim, while target is often more specific and measurable.
objective
,
aim
differences
Objective is often used in formal contexts, while aim is used more informally.
Words with the same origin as objective
The origin of objective
objective comes from the Latin 'objectivus', which meant relating to an object or goal.
Word structure
It has the prefix ob (toward), root ject (throw), and suffix ive (adjective), meaning 'toward a goal'.
Words with the same origin
The root of objective is ject (throw). Words with the same root include project (to throw forward), reject (to throw back).
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