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object
1[ob-jikt, -jekt, uhb-jekt]
noun
anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed.
an object of medical investigation.
the end toward which effort or action is directed; goal; purpose.
Profit is the object of business.
Synonyms: , , , , ,a person or thing with reference to the impression made on the mind or the feeling or emotion elicited in an observer.
an object of curiosity and pity.
anything that may be apprehended intellectually.
objects of thought.
Optics.the thing of which a lens or mirror forms an image.
Grammar.(in many languages, such as English) a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that represents either the goal of the action of a verb or the goal of a preposition in a prepositional phrase: for example, ball in John hit the ball, or Venice in He came to Venice, or coin and her in He gave her a coin.
Digital Technology.
any item that can be individually selected or manipulated, as a picture, data file, or piece of text.
in object-oriented programming, a self-contained entity that consists of both data and operations to manipulate the data.
Metaphysics.something toward which a cognitive act is directed.
verb (used without object)
to offer a reason or argument in opposition.
to express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste; be averse.
to refuse or attempt to refuse to permit some action, speech, etc.
verb (used with object)
to state, claim, or cite in opposition; put forward in objection, disagreement, or disapproval.
Some people objected that the proposed import duty would harm world trade.
Archaic.to bring forward or cite in opposition.
object.
2abbreviation
objection.
objective.
object
1/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
a tangible and visible thing
a person or thing seen as a focus or target for feelings, thought, etc
an object of affection
an aim, purpose, or objective
informala ridiculous or pitiable person, spectacle, etc
philosophy that towards which cognition is directed, as contrasted with the thinking subject; anything regarded as external to the mind, esp in the external world
grammar a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase whose referent is the recipient of the action of a verb See also direct object indirect object
grammar a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that is governed by a preposition
not a hindrance or obstacle
money is no object
computing a self-contained identifiable component of a software system or design
object-oriented programming
object
2/ əˈɛ /
verb
(tr; takes a clause as object) to state as an objection
he objected that his motives had been good
to raise or state an objection (to); present an argument (against)
object
A part of a sentence; a noun, pronoun, or group of words that receives or is affected by the action of a verb. (See direct object, indirect object, and objective case.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- objector noun
- overobject verb
- reobject verb (used with object)
- unobjected adjective
- Dzˈٴǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of object1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of object1
Origin of object2
Idioms and Phrases
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Example Sentences
Police are now issuing dispersal orders far earlier in the day and immediately targeting anyone throwing objects, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the planning.
Officials fired tear gas and flash-bang grenades at demonstrators who threw rocks and other objects at federal vehicles that departed from the business park gates.
Augmented reality involves overlaying digital objects onto a person’s view of the physical world, allowing people to wear virtual dog ears on their faces and catch virtual Pokémon.
In Orange County, where protesters gathered in front of federal buildings in downtown Santa Ana, police used tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets to clear crowds following reports of protesters throwing objects at police.
The museum stores, free to visitors, has an "order an object" service which allows visitors to book an appointment to see an object close up and get information about it from museum staff.
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