objective
gb/əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/ us/əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/
B1
English
~ 1400
cél, célkitűzés, objektív, elfogulatlan, tárgyilagos, tárgylencse
NOUN
B1
1
cél
A1
célkitűzés
B2
Usage pattern:
to achieve/reach/meet [an objective]
Our main objective is to improve customer satisfaction.
Fő célunk az ügyfelek elégedettségének javítása.
The company failed to meet its sales objectives this year.
A vállalatnak idén nem sikerült teljesítenie az értékesítési céljait.
She set clear objectives for her career development.
Achieving this objective will require teamwork and dedication.
Learner examples
My objective is to learn English.
Az a célom, hogy megtanuljak angolul.
The team's objective is to win the game.
A csapat célja, hogy megnyerje a meccset.
We have many objectives for this year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'objective' with 'subjective'. 'Objective' here means a goal, not 'not influenced by feelings'.
Meaning
something you aim to achieve
Collocations
main objective
|primary objective
|achieve an objective
|set objectives
|meet objectives
Synonyms
goal (More general and common; often interchangeable, but 'objective' can sound more formal or specific.)
Antonyms
aimlessness (Lack of any goal or purpose.)
Themes
business
|education
|planning
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
Something you want to do or get.
A specific result or aim that a person or organization intends to accomplish.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to be objective about [something]
A good journalist must remain objective when reporting the news.
Egy jó újságírónak tárgyilagosnak kell maradnia, amikor hírekről tudósít.
The judge listened to the evidence and made an objective decision.
A bíró meghallgatta a bizonyítékokat, és objektív döntést hozott.
Try to be objective about your own performance.
Learner examples
We need an objective opinion.
Objektív véleményre van szükségünk.
It is hard to be objective about family.
Nehéz objektívnek lenni a családdal kapcsolatban.
Teachers should be objective when grading tests.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'objective' (fact-based) with 'objection' (a protest). Also, mixing it with the noun meaning of 'goal'.
Meaning
based only on facts
Collocations
objective report
|objective analysis
|remain objective
|objective view
Synonyms
impartial (Emphasizes fairness and lack of bias, often in judging or decision-making.)
Antonyms
subjective (Based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.)
Themes
science
|journalism
|critical thinking
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Based only on facts, not on what you feel or think.
Not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on observable phenomena.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
objektív
B2
tárgylencse
C2
The microscope's objective needs cleaning before use.
A mikroszkóp objektívjét használat előtt meg kell tisztítani.
He switched to a higher-power objective to see more detail.
Nagyobb nagyítású objektívre váltott, hogy több részletet lásson.
This camera has a high-quality zoom objective.
Learner examples
The microscope has three objectives.
A mikroszkópon három objektív van.
Clean the objective before looking at the sample.
Tisztítsd meg az objektívet, mielőtt megnézed a mintát.
A good camera has a strong objective.
Common mistake:
Learners may not know this meaning unless studying science or photography.
Meaning
front lens in optical device
Collocations
microscope objective
|camera objective lens
Synonyms
objective lens (The precise technical term used in optics.)
Themes
science
|photography
|technology
Definition
The front lens of a camera or microscope, closest to what you look at.
The lens or system of lenses in a microscope, telescope, or camera that is nearest to the object being viewed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
objective
IPA
GB/əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/
US/əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/
Syllables & stress
ob - ject - ive (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ject)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: objective
Noun
- Base: objective
- Plural: objectives
Word family
Forms
objectives
noun
Core family
objectively
adverb
objectivity
noun C1
Related words
object
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
objective truth
1/əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
truth independent of opinion
Something that is true and real, not just what someone thinks.
Examples
- Science aims to discover objective truth.
- Some people doubt that objective truth exists.
primary objective
1/pɹˈaɪmˌɛɹi əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase
most important goal
The most important thing you want to do.
Examples
- Our primary objective is to finish the project on time.
- Safety is the primary objective of this training.
remain objective
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn əbd͡ʒˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase
stay fact-based and unbiased
To keep looking at facts and not let feelings change your view.
Examples
- During the debate, she tried hard to remain objective.
- It's difficult to remain objective when your family is involved.