as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class
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To address these issues, the Trump administration should take steps to reassure U.S. allies that professionalism, apolitical objectivity, and noninterference will be the order of the day.
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Signs of Change Early research to verify AI’s ability to recruit more effectively than humans with regards to efficiency and objectivity have been promising.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Essentially, positivity, when lacking structure, clarity and objectivity, is ultimately ineffective.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Signs of Change Early research to verify AI’s ability to recruit more effectively than humans with regards to efficiency and objectivity have been promising.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Essentially, positivity, when lacking structure, clarity and objectivity, is ultimately ineffective.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectivity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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