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object

nounverb /ɑbdʒɪkt/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 17 WWF 21
Definitions
noun

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

“the sole object of her trip was to see her children”

noun

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

“it was full of rackets, balls and other objects”

verb

be averse to or express disapproval of

“My wife objects to modern furniture”

noun

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”

verb

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”

noun

a constituent that is acted upon

“the object of the verb”

noun

the focus of cognitions or feelings

“objects of thought”

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