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object
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
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noun
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
“it was full of rackets, balls and other objects”
noun
the focus of cognitions or feelings
“objects of thought”
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
(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”
noun
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
“the object of the verb”
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”
verb
be averse to or express disapproval of
“My wife objects to modern furniture”
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it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
objects of thought
the object of my affection
the sole object of her trip was to see her children
in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects
the object of the verb
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
My wife objects to modern furniture
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