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objectivity

ob·jec·tiv·i·ty [ òb jek tívvətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. ability to view things objectively: the ability to perceive or describe something without being influenced by personal emotions or prejudices

2. accuracy: the fact or quality of being accurate, unbiased, and independent of individual perceptions

3. philosophy actual existence: the actual existence of something, without reference to people's impressions or ideas

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