Dictionary Check: object

"object" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

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

Example: "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
Synonyms:
noun

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

Example: "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
Synonyms:
noun

(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

Example: "the object of the verb"
noun

the focus of cognitions or feelings

Example: "objects of thought"
noun

(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

Example: "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

Example: "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"

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