Definitions

1. verb

to treat (someone) as if they were an object, especially a sexual object; to regard (something) as being of little or no importance

“The objectification of women in the media has been a long-standing issue.”

2. noun

the act or process of treating (someone) as an object, especially a sexual object

“The objectification of women in advertising is a major concern for many feminists.”

3. verb (transitive)

to represent or describe (something) in a simplified or abstract way, often using diagrams or models

“The students objectified the complex system in a simple diagram to make it easier to understand.”