Observation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the act of observing; taking a patient look (syn: observance, watching)
- a remark expressing careful consideration (syn: reflection, reflexion)
- facts learned by observing
Extra examples
I'm not criticizing that kind of clothing. I'm just making an observation about the style.
Her constant observations about the weather bored me.
These facts are based on close observation of the birds in the wild.
Observations made using the telescope have led to new theories.
Some interesting observations came from the study.
He recorded his observations in a notebook.
She has good powers of observation.
She made the astute observation that the whole matter had been exaggerated.
This book contains observations about the causes of addictions.
Bloomfield's approach to linguistics was based on observation of the language.
He spent two nights under close observation in hospital.
His orders were to keep the men under observation.
Art classes help develop children's powers of observation.
Careful observation suggests that this is not the case.
Detailed observations were carried out on the behaviour of the students.
Word forms
singular: observation
plural: observations
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