observation (ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of observing or the state of being observed
- a comment or remark
- detailed examination of phenomena prior to analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation ⇒
the patient was under observation
- the facts learned from observing
- an obsolete word for observance
- nautical
- a sight taken with an instrument to determine the position of an observer relative to that of a given heavenly body
- the data so taken
Alternative Forms
ˌobserˈvational adjective ˌobserˈvationally adverbSynonyms
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watching,
study,
survey,
review,
notice,
investigation,
monitoring,
attention,
consideration,
examination,
inspection,
scrutiny,
surveillance,
contemplation,
cognition,
perusal,
=
comment,
finding,
thought,
note,
statement,
opinion,
remark,
explanation,
reflection,
exposition,
utterance,
pronouncement,
annotation,
elucidation,
obiter dictum,
= observance of attention to compliance with notice of honouring of adherence to fulfilment of discharge of heeding of carrying out of
Usage examples
Triggered from the centre somewhere or from some corner of the yacht not normally under observation.
, Doubtful Motives (1987)The observation was first reported by the International Astronomical Union center on Sunday.
New Scientist (2003)Which brings us to one last observation about the film, which should be of concern to 14-year-old boys of all ages.
Globe and Mail (2003)The child, although uninjured, was taken to hospital for observation.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)He had insatiable curiosity, an analytical and mercurial mind, a remarkable gift of observation , and immense and persistent enthusiasm.
, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)