observed
- adjective
- /əbˈzɜrvd/
- Specialized
:
observado
- You can subtract the prediction from the actual observed velocities.
Examples
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The report included many observed phenomena from the experiment that could not be explained.
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The scientist published a paper detailing the thoroughly observed patterns of animal migration.
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This is all this, this wonderful observed detail of rural life.
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So first, what we add to that basic format, OK, observed behavior, impact on whom?
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It's just small and specific and well observed and deeply humane.
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In his research, he made sure all data was observed directly, rather than relying on assumptions.
Synonyms
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1.0
Familiar to many people and easy to identify
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3.9
Shown to be true or correct after checking
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3.2
Shown by facts to be true and to work well
Known to be true after careful checking
Found by study or careful observation
Found by tests or by tools that measure things
Found by a machine or device rather than by a person
Facts or tests prove it is true
Shown to be true by clear evidence
Proved by written or official papers
Compounds
How Verified
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Observed comes from the Latin observare, which means 'watch' or 'keep an eye on' and is made of ob- 'over' and servare 'keep'. You can see the same root in preserve and reserve, so an observed result is something that was actually watched or recorded.