Definition

1. Noun:
   • Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices: The quality or state of being objective, meaning that judgments, reports, or analyses are based on facts and are not distorted by personal feelings, interpretations, or bias.

Usage

• General Use: Used to describe the quality of being impartial, neutral, and fact-based, especially in contexts like journalism, science, research, and decision-making.
• Common Contexts: Often discussed in contrast to "subjectivity." It is a desirable trait in professional and academic settings where fairness and accuracy are paramount.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The journalist was praised for the objectivity of her reporting on the conflict.
  • Scientific research strives for objectivity by relying on empirical data and reproducible methods.
  • The judge's objectivity was crucial for a fair trial.

Advanced Usage

• "To maintain objectivity": To consciously preserve an unbiased, impartial stance.
  • The mediator worked hard to maintain objectivity during the difficult negotiations.
• "A question of objectivity": Used to raise doubt about whether something is truly impartial.
  • His close friendship with the accused raised a question of objectivity in his assessment.

Variants and Related Words

• Objective (adj): Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.
  • An objective analysis of the data is required.
• Objectively (adv): In a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
  • The situation must be assessed objectively.
• Objectify (verb): To treat a person as an object or thing, often without regard for their personality or dignity. (Note: This is a distinct, often negative, concept related to perception, not a direct variant of "objectivity" in the sense of impartiality).

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 emotionally disconnected or uninvolved, allowing for objective judgment.
• Fair-mindedness: Willingness to make judgments that are fair and not based on personal bias.

Antonyms

• 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 to another; favoritism.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "With objectivity": In an objective manner.
  • She reviewed the applications with objectivity.
• "Lack of objectivity": The absence of impartiality; presence of bias.
  • The report was criticized for its lack of objectivity.
• "Objective reality": The world or a state of things as they actually exist, independent of human perception or feelings. This philosophical concept is related to the ideal of objectivity.

Noun

1. judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices