Objective and Subjective
Definitions
Characteristics of Definition
100

Is this Subjective or Objective?

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury.

Objective

100

A warm-blooded animal that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, and the secretion of milk by females for the nourishment of the young.

What is mammal

100

Clear definitions are necessary for effective ________.

Communication

200

Is this Subjective or Objective?

The apple tasted sour

Subjective

200

Description that appeals to one or more of our five senses. 

What is imagery

200

A definition can be ______ or _______.

clear/obvious or abstract

300

Is this Subjective or Objective?

The sky is blue.

Subjective

300

When molecules from a region of high concentration move to one of lower concentration. It's a term often used in biology.

What is diffusion

300

The two kinds of definition could be ______ or _______.

Subjective or Objective

400

Is this Subjective or Objective?

Economics is the study of how society manages its scarce resources. 

Objective

400

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

What is opportunity cost

400

Definition is the process of explaining a _____, _____, or ____.

word, object, or idea