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   observation

   /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone: "she was brought into hospital for observation" Similar watchingmonitoringscrutinyexaminationinspectionscrutinizationviewingsurveysurveillancesurveyingattentionconsiderationstudyreview
   • ▪ the ability to notice things, especially significant details: "his powers of observation"
   • ▪ the act of taking the altitude of the sun or another celestial body to find a latitude or longitude.
   • 2. a statement based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed: "he made a telling observation about Hughie" Similar remarkcommentstatementutterancepronouncementdeclarationopinionimpressionthoughtfeelingreflectionfindingresultnoteannotationobiter dictum

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘respectful adherence to the requirements of rules or ritual’): from Latin observatio(n-), from the verb observare (see observe).

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   The meaning of OBSERVATION is an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law. How to use observation in a sentence.

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   noun. an act or instance of noticing or perceiving. an act or instance of regarding attentively or watching. the faculty or habit of observing or noticing. Synonyms: attention. notice: to escape a person's observation. an act or instance of viewing or noting a fact or occurrence for some scientific or other special purpose:

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6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishobservation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/ /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something. Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. results based on scientific observations.

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   Observation is the action or process of carefully watching someone or something.

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   When you take a good look at something, noticing facts or taking measurements, you are engaging in observation, something a little more intense than just a quick glance. When you share an observation, you communicate an insight.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOBSERVATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    noun. /ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃn/ , /ˌɑbsərˈveɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the act of watching someone or something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behavior. results based on scientific observations We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen).

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › observationObservation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    OBSERVATION meaning: 1 : a statement about something you have noticed a comment or remark; 2 : the act of careful watching and listening the activity of paying close attention to someone or something in order to get information.