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objective

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əbˈdʒɛktɪv// UK //ɒbdʒˈɛktɪv// ob·jec·tive Academic General-service

n. a goal or something you are trying to achieve. You use this word when you have a clear plan and a specific result in mind.

n. a specific result that a person or system aims to achieve within a set timeframe. Often used in professional or military contexts to describe concrete goals rather than abstract desires.


SIMPLE

Our main objective is to finish the project by Friday.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager met with the team to define the marketing objectives for the next fiscal quarter.

COMPLEX

While the long-term vision remains ambitious, the immediate objective is to stabilize the supply chain and reduce overhead costs before the winter season begins.

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Origin

From Middle English obgectyf, from Middle French objectif and its etymon Medieval Latin obiectīvus. By surface analysis, object + -ive.

Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'achieve', 'meet', or 'set'.

Pitfall

My objective is for becoming a doctorMy objective is to become a doctorWhen 'objective' is followed by a verb, use the infinitive form with 'to' rather than 'for' and a gerund.

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