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Updated June 2026
A goal or aim to be achieved, or an adjective describing something based on facts rather than feelings or opinions. As a noun, it represents a target or purpose; as an adjective, it denotes impartiality.
“The company's primary objective is to increase customer satisfaction.”
əb'dʒɛk.tɪv
ob·jec·tive
Nine letters with -IVE ending; contains OBJECT root
Worth 21 points; the J (8 points) makes this highly valuable
Shorter words formed from the letters in “objective”.
10-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “objective”.
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