object

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the focus of cognitions or feelings

   objects of thought

2. 2
   noun

   the goal intended to be attained, and which is believed to be attainable

   The object of our trip was to see the Louvre.

3. 3
   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

4. 4
   noun

   (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

   the object of the verb

5. 5
   verb

   express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

   They never objected to the amount of work their boss charged them with.

6. 6
   verb

   be averse to or express disapproval of

   My wife objects to modern furniture

7. 7
   noun

   Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.

   Money is an Object to you? Money is an Object to me.

8. 8
   noun

   A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.

   Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years.

Etymology

From Old French object, from Medieval Latin obiectum (“object”, literally “thrown against”), from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“to throw against”), from ob- (“against”) + iaciō (“to throw”), as a calque of Ancient Greek ἀντικείμενον (antikeímenon). Doublet of objectum and objet.