observation
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2.8
- noun
- /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
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observación
- No doubt an observation based on personal experience.
- a personal observation
- offer an observation
- an important observation
Was there any questions, any observations, commentary, criticism?
- Was there any questions, any observations, commentary, criticism?
- And that was just my observation on, on it.
- Clinton's big moment was this observation about Trump.
- It holds it up, and it's a simple observation, but it's a profound one.
- And here we get to a really interesting observation that'll close these reflections.
- So that I think is a general observation that many in Hong Kong would agree to.
- So I mean, your observation is almost spot on.
- And this, this raises I guess just a meta observation slash question.
- You know, I made a good observation after trial by ass whipping.
- I can say what my observation, what my view tells me right now.
- And, and, and a couple of of, of observations about that race as well.
Examples
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While on your journey, keep a travel journal record of your observations and the on-the-spot feelings you experience.
Academic text (1999) -
Thank you for your observation there.
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What is your observation of the market right now?
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And in my observation, people who believe that do better.
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Nick, my only question to your observation is what took you so long?
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If nothing else, they provide an exercise in patience and in observation of detail.
Academic text (2011) -
And that's a really good observation about yourself.
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Thank you, Dr. Kensington, for that keen scientific observation.
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It holds it up, and it's a simple observation, but it's a profound one.
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His observation about the changing seasons revealed his deep appreciation for nature.
Synonyms
A clear, sharp remark that shows deep understanding
Compounds
- 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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4.2
A tall building that lets you see far across the land or sea for sightseeing
- Specialized
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4.4
A place where people watch and record weather, animals, or stars
- Specialized
An observation of space objects made with a telescope that detects radio waves
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Etymology
Observation comes from the Latin observare, which means 'to watch' and includes ob- plus servare 'to keep', the same root as in preserve. So an observation as a remark is something you 'keep' or say after watching carefully.