object
object /əbˈdʒɛkt/
noun
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(
)
A tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
(
physical object
, object
)
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
It was full of rackets, balls and other objects
it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
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()
The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
(
target
, object
, aim
, objective
)
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
The sole object of her trip was to see her children
the sole object of her trip was to see her children
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()
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
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object
)
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
The object of the verb
the object of the verb
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()
The focus of cognitions or feelings
(
object
)
the focus of cognitions or feelings
Objects of thought
objects of thought
The object of my affection
the object of my affection
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(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
(
object
)
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
In object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects
in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects
verb
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()
Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
(
object
)
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
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's license
When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license
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Be averse to or express disapproval of
(
object
)
be averse to or express disapproval of
My wife objects to modern furniture
My wife objects to modern furniture
