objective test

noun

, Education.

1. a test consisting of factual questions requiring extremely short answers that can be quickly and unambiguously scored by anyone with an answer key, thus minimizing subjective judgments by both the person taking the test and the person scoring it.

objective test

noun

1. a test, such as one using multiple-choice questions, in which the feelings or opinions of the person marking it cannot affect the marks given

Example Sentences

“For the majority of kids, there’s no objective test other than observation of behavior,” says Geraldine Dawson, a psychologist at Duke University, and the lead author of the research study.

From National Geographic

“In terms of college readiness, even in a test-optional environment, these kinds of objective test scores about academic readiness are incredibly important,” Godwin said.

From Washington Times

“In terms of college readiness, even in a test-optional environment, these kinds of objective test scores about academic readiness are incredibly important,” Godwin said.

From Seattle Times

They said the judge should narrow the scope of any prosecution testing, arguing Bowers’ own lawyers subjected him to “numerous objective test measures,” and there’s no medical or legal justification to repeat them.

From Seattle Times

Implicit bias often shows up when there’s no objective test or measurement for a symptom, and that’s the case for pain.

From Science Magazine