objective
/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal; (adjective) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts.
Key Academic Collocations
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objectiveobjectivelyobjectivity
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
goaltargetaimimpartial (as adj)unbiased
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Achieving equitable access to tertiary education remains the primary policy objective of the ministry."
"Scientific peer-review panels are mandated to conduct rigorous, objective assessments of submitted empirical manuscripts."
"The table summarizes company performance metrics measured against predetermined environmental sustainability objectives."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'primary objective' as a formal alternative to 'main goal', and 'objective assessment' for balanced evaluation.