observation
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3.0
- noun
- /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
- You can also share observations if you see something.
- direct observation
- conduct observations
- participant observation
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Watch on YouTubeAnd then the next one is oh, observation of behaviors.
- And then the next one is oh, observation of behaviors.
- I think of all the tools and the toolkit, objective observation, I think actors do it.
- You can also share observations if you see something.
- But by my observation, very few people can use nicotine.
Examples
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However, there are no substitutes for direct observation of the child in several natural settings.
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His observation of the stars led to new insights in the field of astronomy.
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And by my observation, you have passed the test.
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The little bit of observation about Cash is interesting.
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But at what level does observation occur?
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It's not a criticism, it's just an observation.
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We want to keep him overnight for observation, but he'll be able to go home in the morning.
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The only way that communication can occur is through observations of animal behavior.
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Yale has made more observations than we have here at Harvard.
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We obtained teachers' reports and conducted structured direct observations on the same group of children.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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6.2
Careful, continuous watching of people or places by the police
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1.0
Looking at something carefully for some time to notice changes
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2.3
Careful study of something to find problems or details
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3.2
Regular checking and recording of something to see how it changes
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2.3
Careful, constant watching of people or things to notice problems
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4.3
Noticing small details and understanding what they mean
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4.1
Giving careful, quiet attention to something
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Compounds
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4.2
A tall building that lets you see far across the land or sea for sightseeing
- Jargon
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6.4
A round roof on top of a building that holds a telescope for looking at the sky or surrounding area
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4.4
A place where people watch and record weather, animals, or stars
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An observation of space objects made with a telescope that detects radio waves
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Etymology
Observation comes from the Latin observare, meaning 'to watch' and built from ob- and servare 'to keep', like in preserve. So observation can mean the act of watching something carefully to learn or collect information.