Definition Synonyms
Definition of observation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
watchingcareful watching of someone or something
- The scientist's observation of the stars was meticulous.
2.
informationthe information or record obtained by observing
- The scientist recorded his observations in a journal..
3.
speechcomment made after watching something
- He made an interesting observation about the movie's plot.
4.
attentionthe ability to notice details
- Her keen observation helped solve the mystery.
5.
scienceTECH. the act of making and recording a measurementTECH.
- The observation of temperature changes was crucial for the study.
Expressions with observation
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watch someone or something closely for changes or problems
The doctor will keep the patient under observation overnight.
area on a tall building for viewing surroundings
The observation deck offers a stunning view of the city.
elevated construction for watching nearby land or distant happenings
We climbed the observation tower to watch the city lights at night.
being watched closely for changes or problems
The patient is under observation after surgery.
to comment or remark on something
He made an observation about the team's performance.
large rotating wheel for panoramic views
The observation wheel offers stunning views of the city.
railway car with large windows for scenic views
The observation car offered stunning views of the mountains.
using direct observation and experience to gain knowledge
The theory was confirmed through empirical observation.
marked place where people watch events, patients, or natural surroundings
Families waited anxiously in the hospital observation area.
place arranged for watching events or collecting information about something
Tourists hiked to the observation point overlooking the waterfall.
method of watching something firsthand to collect information or understand behavior
The teacher used direct observation to assess the children's social skills.
position from which observations are made for military purposes
The soldiers manned the observation post at dawn..
research method involving immersion in a community
The anthropologist used participant observation to study the tribe.
team observing and reporting combat situations
The combat observation and lasing team reported enemy movements.
place where weather data is collected and recorded
The meteorological observation post recorded a sudden drop in temperature.
man-made object in space used to watch and study Earth
The country launched an observation satellite to monitor changes in its forests.
transparent panel in a surface used to watch inside a closed space
The lab door has an observation window for the teacher to watch students.
observation made using a radio telescope
The radio observation revealed new details about the galaxy.
balloon used for military intelligence gathering
The army deployed an observation balloon to monitor enemy movements.
Origin of observation
Latin, observare (to watch)
Terms with observation included in their meaning
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observation
see or notice something or someone
careful observation
look at something carefully for a period of time
general remark
remark or observation about something
observation
observe or notice something carefully
focused attention
attention or observation given to someone or something
observation
act of observing something attentively
observation
in all directions you see
personal view
based on my current knowledge or observation
observation
examine something more carefully or in more detail
observation
monitor something or someone carefully
observation
watch carefully for something or someone
observation
area neither near nor far away
observation
look quickly or secretly
observation
observe the progress or outcome of a situation
secret observation
observe secretly to gather information
observation
examine something carefully to notice details
observation
look at the sky for something
whale observation
person who observes whales in nature
observation
stretch the neck to see better
observation
noticed or discovered through observation
observation
carefully observe someone or something
observation
related to observing or checking regularly
observation
look with difficulty or searchingly
communication
express an observation in writing
Examples of observation in a sentence
The teacher's observation of the class was thorough. Her observation of the stars was meticulous. The teacher's observation of the class was detailed. The coach's observation changed the team's strategy. Her observation about the bird's behavior was accurate. His observation of the painting revealed hidden details.
Observation is crucial for a detective's success. Observation of the stars requires a clear night. Her observation of the experiment was meticulous.
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- French:observation, observations, ...
- German:Beobachtung, Anmerkung, ...
- Italian:osservazione, annotazione, ...
- Spanish:observación, registro, ...
- Portuguese:observação, comentário, ...
- Chinese:观察, 观察记录, ...
- Japanese:観察, 記録, ...
- Arabic:مُرَاقَبَة, مُلاحَظَة, ...
- Hebrew:תַּצְפִּית, תַּצְפִּית, ...
- Russian:наблюдение, данные, ...
- Ukrainian:спостереження, дані, ...
- Hindi:निरीक्षण, प्रेक्षण, ...
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