Synonyms for objectives


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhb-jek-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : əbˈdʒɛk tɪv

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Définition of objectives

Origin :
  • 1610s, originally in the philosophical sense of "considered in relation to its object" (opposite of subjective), formed on pattern of Medieval Latin objectivus, from objectum "object" (see object (n.)) + -ive. Meaning "impersonal, unbiased" is first found 1855, influenced by German objektiv. Related: Objectively.
  • noun aim, goal
Example sentences :
  • They won all their first objectives, and captured over 200 prisoners.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various
  • It is hoped that one division will be sufficient for the attainment of these objectives.
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton
  • Group Two had worked out a procedure for accomplishing these objectives.
  • Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley
  • The objectives of love, we see, are not abstract, but specific and concrete.
  • Extract from : « Herein is Love » by Reuel L. Howe
  • These objectives may or may not be economically rational or morally justifiable.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • It must have objectives, but these objectives are not necessarily of value in themselves.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • But I found out later that we held on to all of our objectives.
  • Extract from : « Over the top with the 25th » by R. Lewis
  • Now, our boys are over with all their objectives well defined.
  • Extract from : « Over the top with the 25th » by R. Lewis
  • We were able to take all our objectives and consolidate them.
  • Extract from : « Over the top with the 25th » by R. Lewis
  • The first objectives were gained on the left and in the centre, but the cost was high.
  • Extract from : « A Company of Tanks » by W. H. L. Watson

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