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   ob·ser·va·tion

   /ˌäbzərˈvāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information: "she was brought into the hospital for observation" Similar watchingmonitoringscrutinyexaminationinspectionscrutinizationviewingsurveysurveillancesurveyingattentionconsiderationstudyreview
   • ▪ the ability to notice things, especially significant details: "his powers of observation"
   • ▪ the taking of the altitude of the sun or another celestial body for navigational purposes.
   • 2. a remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed: "he made a telling observation about Hugh" 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).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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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.

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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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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBSERVATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › observationobservation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   /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. We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen).

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   Definition of observation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › observationObservation - definition of observation by The Free Dictionary

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   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.