objective vs subjective

Definitions

adjective

1. undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
2. serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes
3. emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings or interpretation
4. belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events

noun

1. the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Examples

An AFTRA statement confirmed the issues' importance, calling the 1% increase the union's "primary objective" in the bargaining.

It would not be so bad if these tests were actually based on science or some objective measure but they are usually exercises in bureaucratic futility.

Construction here would include offices, retail and hotels with the objective of integrating the docklands with the city centre and extending its functions to the east.

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Definitions

adjective

1. of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
2. taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias

Examples

There will always be debate about who deserves honours, all of it highly subjective.

Obviously, the title of ‘best restaurant in the world’ is subjective to the point of lunacy.

But these questions are personal and subjective.

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