Background for objects

objects

/ˈɒbdʒɛkts/ /əbˈdʒɛkts/

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A thing that has physical existence.

Examples :

"The children collected colorful objects from the beach, like seashells and smooth stones. "

thing material item

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Objective; the goal, end or purpose of something.

Examples :

"The objects of the school's fundraising campaign are to buy new library books and update the computer lab. "

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(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

Examples :

"The student reads objects of study in her textbook. "

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A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.

Examples :

""After the argument, they became objects of her anger." "

emotion person thing

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An instantiation of a class or structure.

Examples :

"The computer program created several "Dog" objects, each with its own name and breed. "

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An element within a category upon which functions operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.

Examples :

"In the classroom, the teacher groups the children by the number of objects (like toys or pencils) they have in their hands. "

element computing function system technical science thing math logic structure

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Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Examples :

"The objects of the sunset over the ocean were truly spectacular. "

appearance aspect

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To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

Examples :

"I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal."

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To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.

Examples :

"The lawyer will object if the witness's answer is irrelevant to the case. "

law politics government statement

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To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Examples :

"My sister objects to my playing loud music late at night. "

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