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Objectivity

/ˌɒb.dʒɛkˈtɪv.ə.ti/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The quality of being based on external facts rather than influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice.

    "Journalists must strive for objectivity when reporting the news."
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Derived from the Medieval Latin 'objectivus', based on 'objectum' meaning something presented to the mind. Entering English in the 17th century, the term evolved from philosophical discussions regarding the nature of perception to denote freedom from bias, judgment, and personal feeling.

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