English Reference
Noun

objectivity

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US /ˌɑbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ UK /ɒbdʒɪktˈɪvɪti/ ob·jec·tiv·i·ty UK spelling objectivities

n.the ability to look at facts and make decisions without letting your personal feelings or opinions influence you. It means being fair and neutral.

n.the quality of being uninfluenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice. Often contrasted with subjectivity in academic and journalistic contexts.


SIMPLE

The judge must maintain total objectivity during the trial.

CONTEXTUAL

Journalists are expected to report the news with objectivity, ensuring that their personal political views do not color the story.

COMPLEX

Scientific research demands a high degree of objectivity to ensure that experimental results are interpreted based on empirical evidence rather than the researcher's preconceived hypotheses.

Usage

Uncountable in its abstract sense; frequently paired with the verbs 'maintain', 'lack', or 'achieve'.

In 2019, Congress enacted the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act , which codified standards of timeliness, accuracy and objectivity for federal statistical agencies.

The Conversation· 19 Aug 2026

From objective + -ity.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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