Definition of object

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object - 8 definitions

- noun
1. object -- a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
synonyms: physical object
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. aim -- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
synonyms: aim, objective, target
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. object -- (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. object -- the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. object -- (computing) 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"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
6. object -- 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"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. object -- be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. object, demur -- to argue in opposition
synonyms: demur, objects, objected, reobject, objecting
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 

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