observation

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noun

ob·ser·va·tion ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce observation (audio)

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: an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law

observation of the dress code

: observance sense 3

The characters in her novel are based on close observation of her family.

: an act of recognizing and noting a fact or occurrence often involving measurement with instruments

weather observations

: a record or description so obtained

Scientific observations were sent to the committee.

: 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

obsolete : attentive care : heed

: 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

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

Kids Definition

observation

noun

ob·ser·va·tion ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce observation (audio)

-zər-

: an act or the power of seeing or taking notice of something His detailed description shows great powers of observation.

: the gathering of information by noting facts or occurrences

weather observations

: an opinion formed or expressed after watching or noticing

It's not a criticism, just an observation.

: the fact of being watched and studied

The patient was in the hospital for observation.

单词	observation
释义	observation 1 of 2 noun ob·ser·va·tion ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən -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 -zər- adjective observationally adverb observation 2 of 2 adjective : designed for use in viewing something (such as scenery) or in making observations an observation tower the observation platform Synonyms Noun advertence advertency attention awareness cognizance consciousness ear eye heed knowledge mindfulness note notice observance See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing observation observation deck under observation for observation self-observation powers of observation observation deck under observation for observation self-observation powers of observation Kids Definition observation noun ob·ser·va·tion ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən -zər- 1 : an act or the power of seeing or taking notice of something His detailed description shows great powers of observation. 2 : the gathering of information by noting facts or occurrences weather observations 3 : an opinion formed or expressed after watching or noticing It's not a criticism, just an observation. 4 : the fact of being watched and studied The patient was in the hospital for observation. Medical Definition observation noun ob·ser·va·tion ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən, -zər- 1 : the noting of a fact or occurrence (as in nature) often involving the measurement of some magnitude with suitable instruments temperature observations also : a record so obtained 2 : close watch or examination (as to monitor or diagnose a condition) postoperative observation psychiatric observation observation noun 1 as in attention a state of being aware it has come to my observation that you've been missing a lot of school lately Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance attention awareness note mindfulness knowledge notice eye consciousness ear observance mind understanding consideration perception cognizance care advertency heed regard concern thought advertence recognition discernment watch hyperawareness advisement apprehension grasp hyperconsciousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms disregard neglect obliviousness unawareness 2 as in adherence the following of a custom, rule, or law a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners Synonyms & Similar Words adherence compliance observance conformity obedience conformance respect deference regard attendance acquiescence keeping attention submission abidance upholding notice accession surrender heed honor Antonyms & Near Antonyms violation ignoring disregard infraction transgression infringement trespass breach contravention forgetting neglect nonobservance challenge delinquency offence offense wrong dereliction defiance rebellion brush-off overlooking sin flouting See More
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observation

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