object

Meanings

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
  • "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
  • "the object of the verb"
• the focus of cognitions or feelings
  • "objects of thought"
  • "the object of my affection"
• (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"
• 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"
• be averse to or express disapproval of
  • "My wife objects to modern furniture"

Synonyms

aim, objective, physical object, target