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object

ob·ject

UK/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ US/əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ common
noun (4) verb (2)

noun

1.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

  • “it was full of rackets, balls and other objects”
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2.

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

  • “the sole object of her trip was to see her children”
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3.

(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

  • “the object of the verb”
4.

the focus of cognitions or feelings

  • “objects of thought”
  • “the object of my affection”

verb

1.

express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

  • “She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with”
  • “When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver”
2.

be averse to or express disapproval of

  • “My wife objects to modern furniture”

Origin

From Old French object, from Medieval Latin obiectum (“object”, literally “thrown against”), from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“to throw against”), from ob- (“against”) + iaciō (“to throw”), as a calque of Ancient Greek ἀντικείμενον (antikeímenon).

Phrases

  • anti-object art
  • BL Lac object
  • bright shiny object
  • business object
  • cognate object
  • data access object
  • data object
  • data transfer object

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