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objectivity
The quality of judging a situation or person impartially, factually, and independently of one's own feelings, opinions, or interests.
Ein Richter muss in seinen Urteilen stets die größtmögliche Objektivität wahren.
A judge must always maintain the greatest possible objectivity in their judgments.
'Objektivität' (objectivity) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'objektiv' (objective). The ending '-ität' is frequently used in German to form abstract nouns from adjectives.
Es ist wichtig, eine Situation objektiv zu beurteilen.
It is important to judge a situation objectively.
As an abstract noun, 'Objektivität' (objectivity) is used almost exclusively in the singular. A plural form is unusual.
In dieser emotionalen Debatte fehlt es an Objektivität.
This emotional debate lacks objectivity.
Common verbs used with 'Objektivität' (objectivity) are 'wahren' (to maintain), 'bewahren' (to preserve), 'verlieren' (to lose), or 'garantieren' (to guarantee). You can also say 'um Objektivität bemüht sein' (to strive for objectivity).
Als Journalist ist er stets um Objektivität bemüht.
As a journalist, he always strives for objectivity.
This word belongs to a formal, elevated style of language. It is often found in academic, legal, or journalistic texts.
Die Studie wurde nach wissenschaftlichen Kriterien der Objektivität durchgeführt.
The study was conducted according to scientific criteria of objectivity.
independence
'Unabhängigkeit' and 'Objektivität' are connected when it comes to fair judgments or reports. Here, 'Unabhängigkeit' means that a person or institution is free from pressure, interests, or outside influence. 'Objektivität' means judging objectively and not putting one’s own feelings or opinions in the foreground. The words can be confused because independent people often seem more objective. But 'Unabhängigkeit' is more of an external condition, while 'Objektivität' is the way someone judges or reports.
Bei der Bewertung der Prüfung ist Objektivität besonders wichtig.
Objectivity is especially important when grading the exam.
In der Redaktion spielt die Unabhängigkeit der Journalisten eine große Rolle.
In the editorial office, the independence of the journalists plays a major role.