observed
əbˈzɜrvd
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Definition of observed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
recognitionnoticed or acknowledged in a formal way
  • The observed holiday was celebrated nationwide.
acknowledged recognized
2.
scienceTECH.discovered through scientific observationTECH.
  • The observed data supported the hypothesis.
detected identified
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fire visible to an observer for adjustments
The team coordinated an observed fire mission for accuracy.

Origin of observed

Latin, observare (to watch) + -ed (past tense)

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viewing
viewed or observed from far away
unseen
not be seen or observed
invisible
not seen or observed by anyone
observed
watched or checked regularly
viewedadj.
observed
seen or watched by someone
under observation
being observed or monitored closely
perception
to a degree that can be detected or observed
unseenadj.
unnoticed
not hitherto noticed or observed

Examples of observed in a sentence

  • Her observed behavior was noted in the report.
  • The observed phenomena were recorded in the journal.
  • Observed patterns indicated a change in behavior.

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  1. French:observé, constaté, ...
  2. German:beobachtet, festgestellt, ...
  3. Italian:riconosciuto, rilevato, ...
  4. Spanish:oficial, ...
  5. Portuguese:reconhecido, registrado, ...
  6. Chinese:被注意到的, 观察到的, ...
  7. Japanese:認められた, 確認された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَرَف بِهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצוּיָן, תַּצְפִּיתִי, ...
  10. Russian:наблюдаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:визнаний, спостережений, ...
  12. Hindi:मान्य, अवलोकित, ...
observe
əbˈzɜrv

Definition of observe - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
perceptionnotice or perceive something with attention
  • She observed the changes in the weather.
detect spot
2.
learningwatch something carefully to learn about it
  • The scientist observed the behavior of the animals.
monitor watch
3.
legalfollow or comply with a rule or law
  • We must observe the local customs while visiting..
adhere comply conform
4.
holidaysUScelebrate or acknowledge a holiday or eventUS
  • We observe Christmas with family gatherings.
commemorate honor
5.
speechmake a comment or remark about something
  • He observed that the room was unusually quiet.
comment note remark
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pause in silence to honor or remember someone
The crowd observed a minute's silence for the victims.
follow social rules in formal settings
He always observes the proprieties at official dinners.

Origin of observe

Latin, observare (to watch)

Examples of observe in a sentence

  • The scientist observed the stars through the telescope.
  • Students observe the experiment to understand the process.
  • He observed the artist to learn new painting techniques.
  • Employees are expected to observe the company's code of conduct.
  • Drivers must observe traffic signals at all times.
  • They observe Easter with a special meal.

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  1. French:observer, étudier, ...
  2. German:beobachten, studieren, ...
  3. Italian:osservare, studiare, ...
  4. Spanish:observar, estudiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:observar, estudar, ...
  6. Chinese:观察, 仔细观察, ...
  7. Japanese:気づく, 見る, ...
  8. Arabic:لاحَظَ, رَاقَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַבְחִין, לִצְפּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:замечать, следить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спостерігати, спостерегти, ...
  12. Hindi:गौर करना, अवलोकन करना, ...
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