objectivity
gb/ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/ us/ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
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English
tárgyilagosság, objektivitás
NOUN
C1
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objektivitás
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Usage pattern:
objectivity in [something]; [someone]'s objectivity; objectivity about [something]
The committee hired an outside reviewer to ensure objectivity in the selection process.
A bizottság egy külső bírálót fogadott fel, hogy biztosítsa a tárgyilagosságot a kiválasztási folyamatban.
Good journalism requires objectivity, even when the subject is emotionally charged.
A jó újságíráshoz tárgyilagosság kell, még akkor is, ha a téma érzelmileg megterhelő.
Her close friendship with the candidate led some people to question her objectivity.
Learner examples
A judge must show objectivity.
Egy bírónak tárgyilagosságot kell tanúsítania.
The report needs more objectivity and fewer personal opinions.
A jelentésnek több tárgyilagosságra és kevesebb személyes véleményre van szüksége.
Common mistake:
Do not use objectivity to mean an objective or goal. Objectivity is the quality of being unbiased.
Meaning
freedom from personal bias
Collocations
maintain objectivity
|preserve objectivity
|ensure objectivity
|lack objectivity
|question someone's objectivity
|journalistic objectivity
|scientific objectivity
|professional objectivity
|complete objectivity
|a degree of objectivity
Synonyms
impartiality (emphasizes not favoring either side)
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neutrality (emphasizes not taking a side)
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fairness (broader and less specifically fact-based)
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detachment (emphasizes emotional distance)
Antonyms
subjectivity (judgment influenced by personal feelings or opinions)
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bias (unfair preference or prejudice)
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partiality (favoring one side or person)
Themes
communication
|journalism
|research
|science
|decision_making
Definition
the ability to be fair and to base opinions on facts, not feelings
The quality of judging, reporting, or considering something based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings, opinions, or interests.
NOUN
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TECHNICAL
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objektivitás
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Usage pattern:
the objectivity of [something]
The philosopher questioned the objectivity of moral values.
A filozófus megkérdőjelezte az erkölcsi értékek objektivitását.
In this debate, objectivity means that facts remain facts whether or not anyone believes them.
Ebben a vitában az objektivitás azt jelenti, hogy a tények akkor is tények maradnak, ha senki sem hisz bennük.
Some theories deny the objectivity of beauty and treat it as a matter of personal response.
Learner examples
They discussed the objectivity of truth.
Megvitatták az igazság objektivitását.
The class asked whether beauty has objectivity.
Az órán azt kérdezték, hogy van-e objektivitása a szépségnek.
Common mistake:
This philosophical use is not the same as simply being fair or unbiased, though the ideas are related.
Meaning
mind-independent truth or existence
Collocations
the objectivity of truth
|the objectivity of reality
|moral objectivity
|scientific objectivity
|question the objectivity of something
|defend the objectivity of something
|deny the objectivity of something
|claims to objectivity
Synonyms
mind-independence (more technical and explicit)
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reality (broader; refers to what exists rather than the status of existing independently)
Antonyms
subjectivity (dependence on personal experience or perception)
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relativism (the view that truth or value depends on a viewpoint or context)
Themes
philosophy
|knowledge
|science
|ethics
Definition
the idea that something is real or true even if people think differently about it
The status of existing or being true independently of any person's thoughts, perceptions, or feelings.
Grammar
Dictionary form
objectivity
IPA
GB/ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
US/ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
Syllables & stress
ob - jectiv - ity (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: objectivity
- Plural: objectivities, objectivity
Expressions
a lack of objectivity
1/ə lˈæk əv ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
absence of unbiased judgment
not enough fairness or fact-based thinking
Examples
- Critics complained about a lack of objectivity in the documentary.
- The survey was rejected because of its lack of objectivity.
- A lack of objectivity can damage public trust in the investigation.
Learner examples
- The article showed a lack of objectivity.
- There was a lack of objectivity in his report.
a veneer of objectivity
1/ə vənˈɪɹ əv ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
idiom
formal
only seeming unbiased
a false appearance of being fair and factual
Examples
- The charts gave the advertisement a veneer of objectivity, but the data was selective.
- The report had a veneer of objectivity while clearly favoring one company.
- Technical language can create a veneer of objectivity around a weak argument.
Learner examples
- The numbers gave the claim a veneer of objectivity.
- The article had only a veneer of objectivity.
in the interests of objectivity
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈɪntɚˌɛsts əv ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
to keep things unbiased
to be fair and not one-sided
Examples
- In the interests of objectivity, we should include the opposing view in the report.
- The editor removed several emotional phrases in the interests of objectivity.
- In the interests of objectivity, the study was reviewed by researchers from another university.
Learner examples
- In the interests of objectivity, we asked another teacher to check the test.
- We added both opinions in the interests of objectivity.
lose objectivity
1/lˈuz ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
become personally biased
to become too personally involved to be fair
Examples
- After months of working on the project, the team began to lose objectivity about its weaknesses.
- Parents sometimes lose objectivity when judging their own children's behavior.
- If you are too close to the story, you may lose objectivity.
Learner examples
- He lost objectivity because the case was personal.
- I need advice because I may have lost objectivity.
maintain objectivity
1/meɪntˈeɪn ˌɑbd͡ʒɛktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
stay fair and unbiased
to stay fair and base your opinion on facts
Examples
- Teachers must maintain objectivity when grading their students' work.
- It can be difficult to maintain objectivity when the issue affects your family.
- The researchers used blind testing to help maintain objectivity.
Learner examples
- A journalist should maintain objectivity.
- She tried to maintain objectivity during the meeting.