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noun
- 1. the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone: "she was brought into hospital for observation" Similar
- 2. a statement based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed: "he made a telling observation about Hughie" Similar
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OBSERVATION definition: 1. the act of observing something or someone: 2. the fact that you notice or see something: 3. a…. Learn more.
The meaning of OBSERVATION is an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law. How to use observation in a sentence.
OBSERVATION meaning: 1. the act of observing something or someone: 2. the fact that you notice or see something: 3. a…. Learn more.
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.
Observation is the action or process of carefully watching someone or something.
observation. 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.
observation. ( ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən) n. 1. the act of observing or the state of being observed. 2. a comment or remark. 3. detailed examination of phenomena prior to analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation: the patient was under observation. 4. the facts learned from observing. 5. an obsolete word for observance. 6. (Nautical Terms) nautical.
to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it: The role of scientists is to observe and describe the world, not to try to control it. [ + question word ] He spent a year in the jungle, observing how deforestation is affecting local tribes.
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).
verb (used with object) , ob·served, ob·serv·ing. to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. Antonyms: ignore. to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question.
