object
IPA: ˈɑbdʒɛkt
noun
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- (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.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
- (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
- (category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
- (obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
verb
- (intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
- (transitive, obsolete) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
- (transitive, obsolete) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
Examples of "object" in Sentences
- The items in the queue are command objects.
- The image of the object is the object itself.
- His object is the attainment of truth in matters of fact.
- China objected, and Grant was asked to arbitrate the matter.
- No attempt has been made to itemize objections to the article.
- The object of the game is to throw the ball into the opponents goal.
- Object of the game is to maneuver the ball from the start to the goal.
- The object of the game is to maneuver the ball from the start to the goal.
- The goal should be objectively defined and intelligible for the individual.
- The object of the game is to score by driving the ball into the opposing goal.