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Meaning of object manipulation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

object

Pronunciation:/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt//ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A thing that has physical existence.

  2. Objective; the goal, end or purpose of something.

  3. (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

  4. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

    Example: I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.

  2. To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.

  3. To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.