objectivity
Translation
objectivity, impartiality, fairness
Examples
A journalist must maintain objectivity in reporting.
A journalist must maintain objectivity in reporting.
His lack of objectivity made his research biased.
His lack of objectivity made his research biased.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the quality of being objective A journalist must maintain objectivity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impartiality, neutrality, fairness; Antonyms: subjectivity, bias
Etymology
From 'object' + '-ivity'. An object exists outside the mind, so objectivity is the quality of being based on external facts, not personal feelings.
Memory Tips
Think of a physical 'object'. It is what it is, regardless of your feelings. Objectivity is viewing things like that.