objectiveness
/ɔb'dʤektivnis/ Cách viết khác : (objectivity) /,ɔbdʤek'tiviti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices: The quality or state of being objective; the ability to perceive, consider, and represent facts without being swayed by personal feelings, interpretations, or biases.
Usage
- General Use: "Objectiveness" is used to describe the quality of an analysis, report, or person's viewpoint that is based on facts and evidence rather than personal opinions or emotions. It is a formal term often used in academic, scientific, journalistic, and professional contexts.
- Key Concept: It is central to scientific inquiry, fair journalism, and impartial decision-making. The term emphasizes the ideal of neutrality.
Examples
- Noun:
- The study was praised for its scientific objectiveness. (The study was commended for its adherence to factual, unbiased analysis.)
- A good journalist must maintain objectiveness when reporting the news. (A journalist's reporting should be free from personal bias.)
- The committee's objectiveness in evaluating the proposals was crucial. (The committee's impartial judgment was essential.)
Advanced Usage
- "To maintain/ensure/preserve objectiveness": To actively keep a perspective or process free from bias.
- The mediator worked hard to preserve her objectiveness throughout the negotiations.
- "A question of objectiveness": Used when the impartiality of something is being debated or is in doubt.
- The article's criticism raised a question of objectiveness.
Variants and Related Words
- Objectivity (n): The more commonly used noun form, synonymous with "objectiveness."
- The objectivity of the data is not in question.
- Objective (adj): Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.
- We need an objective assessment of the situation.
- Objectively (adv): In a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
- The event was reported objectively.
Synonyms
- Impartiality: Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.
- Neutrality: The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.
- Detachment: A state of being objective or aloof.
- Fair-mindedness: Willingness to consider all sides fairly.
Antonyms
- Subjectiveness/Subjectivity: Judgment based on individual personal impressions, feelings, and opinions rather than external facts.
- Bias: Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
- Partiality: Unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "With objectivity": Functioning as an adverbial phrase meaning "in an objective manner."
- He reviewed the case with complete objectivity.
- "A loss of objectivity": Describes a situation where impartial judgment is compromised.
- Her personal involvement led to a loss of objectivity.
Noun
- judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices