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[əbˈdʒektɪv] noun [C] I

something that you plan to achieve

I'm not sure I understand the objective of this exercise.[/ex]

The main objective of our department is to identify market opportunities.[/ex]

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Words often used with objective Adjectives often used with objective (noun) ■ key, main, overriding, primary, prime, principal, ultimate + OBJECTIVE: used for saying that a particular objective is the most important one Verbs often used with objective (noun) ■ accomplish, achieve, attain, fulfil, meet, reach + OBJECTIVE: achieve an objective II

adj

objective [əbˈdʒektɪv]

based only on facts and evidence, and not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs

objectively adv