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objective

/əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ noun B1
  1. A material object that physically exists.
  2. A goal that is striven for.
  3. The objective case.
  4. a noun or pronoun in the objective case.
  5. The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.

Plural objectives

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It has been a case for intellectual deduction, but when this original intellectual deduction is confirmed point by point by quite a number of independent incidents, then the subjective becomes objective and we can say confidently that we have reached our goal.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 66 · B2
Hugo Oberstein, of 13, Caulfield Gardens, had become my objective.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 29 · B2
By deliberately eliminating extraneous distractions and committing to one objective at a time, we can optimize our mental resources.
The Myth of Multitasking, p. 1 · C1
By offering professionals the autonomy to choose a setting that suits their immediate objectives, companies can support both collaboration and individual focus.
The Trouble with Open-Plan Offices, p. 1 · C1

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