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observation

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noun

ob·​ser·​va·​tion ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce observation (audio)
-zər-
1
a
: an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law
observation of the dress code
b
: observance sense 3
The characters in her novel are based on close observation of her family.
2
a
: an act of recognizing and noting a fact or occurrence often involving measurement with instruments
weather observations
b
: a record or description so obtained
Scientific observations were sent to the committee.
3
: a judgment on or inference (see inference sense 2) from what one has observed
broadly : remark, statement
an insightful observation
based his observations on his own research
4
obsolete : attentive care : heed
5
: the condition of one that is observed
under observation at the hospital
observational
ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce observation (audio)
-zər-
adjective
observationally adverb

observation

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adjective

: designed for use in viewing something (such as scenery) or in making observations
an observation tower
the observation platform

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun I'm not criticizing that kind of clothing. I'm just making an observation about the style. Her constant observations about the weather bored me. These facts are based on close observation of the birds in the wild. Observations made using the telescope have led to new theories. Some interesting observations came from the study. He recorded his observations in a notebook. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The plane's nose was damaged but the pilots were able to depart on their own and were taken to a hospital for observation, Naval Base Coronado spokesperson Kevin Dixon said. CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 The plane’s nose was damaged but the pilots were able to depart on their own and were taken to a hospital for observation, Naval Base Coronado spokesperson Kevin Dixon said. Julie Watson And John Antczak, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 Sean McDonald pours hairy shore crab — which are native to Washington state — into a bucket for observation. Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Patients stay in the hospital for a couple of days after the procedure for observation. Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Police took the man into custody and Manlapaz said he was taken to a hospital for observation. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian missiles also struck at least one of the gas platforms the Russians were using for observation. David Axe, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The sheriff said all three students, who are in first, second and fifth grades, were taken to the hospital for observation. Henri Hollis, ajc, 11 Aug. 2022 Newgarden was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital Sunday night, was held there overnight for observation and released the next day. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022
Adjective
Other pre-observation activities and further tests are set to be conducted this week. Julia Musto, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Adjective

Middle French, from Latin observation-, observatio, from observare

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of observation was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing observation

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