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n. in object-oriented programming, an independent module of data with its associated processing

n. an independent block of text or graphic in a document

n. (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"

object

n. (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"

object, physical object

n. a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

aim, object, objective, target

n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

object

v. be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture"

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meaning, substance

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

intention

n. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable"

interpretation, reading, version

n. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

significance, import, implication

n. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"

article

n. one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing"

device

n. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

doodad, doohickey, doojigger, gimmick, gizmo, gismo, gubbins, thingamabob, thingumabob, thingmabob, thingamajig, thingumajig, thingmajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatchamacallum, whatsis, widget

n. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"

appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget

n. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

rear

n. the back of a military formation or procession; "infantrymen were in the rear"

end

n. one of two places from which people are communicating to each other; "the phone rang at the other end"; "both ends wrote at the same time"

nub, stub

n. a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil"

recipient role, recipient

n. the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

intention

n. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable"

blueprint, design, pattern

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

meaning, substance

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

ideal

n. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

type

n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

ambition, aspiration, dream

n. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"

care, give care

v. provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded"

worry

v. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"

mind

v. be concerned with or about something or somebody

attend, take care, look, see

v. take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business"

nurse

v. serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people

tend

v. have care of or look after; "She tends to the children"

disagree, differ, dissent, take issue

v. be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

oppose

v. be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"

protest

v. utter words of protest

contend, fight, struggle

v. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

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