observation (Meaning)
observation (n)
the act of making and recording a measurement
the act of observing; taking a patient look
a remark expressing careful consideration
facts learned by observing
the act of noticing or paying attention
observation (n.)
The act or the faculty of observing or taking notice; the act of seeing, or of fixing the mind upon, anything.
The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view; reflection; conclusion; judgment.
Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment upon what one has observed; a remark.
Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.
The act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence in nature, as an aurora, a corona, or the structure of an animal.
Specifically, the act of measuring, with suitable instruments, some magnitude, as the time of an occultation, with a clock; the right ascension of a star, with a transit instrument and clock; the sun's altitude, or the distance of the moon from a star, with a sextant; the temperature, with a thermometer, etc.
The information so acquired.
Synonyms & Antonyms of observation
Synonyms:
- recognition
- advisement
- grasp
- thought
- hyperawareness
- regard
- discernment
- hyperconsciousness
- watch
- concern
- apprehension
- advertence
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
observation Sentence Examples
- My observations of the patient's symptoms led to a diagnosis of pneumonia.
- The scientist made careful observations of the behavior of the mice in the experiment.
- The teacher encouraged her students to make detailed observations of the natural world.
- The artist's keen observation of light and shadow enhanced the realism of her paintings.
- The detective's sharp observations helped him solve the crime.
- The engineers' observations of the bridge's structure revealed its flaws.
- The geologist's observations of rock formations provided insights into the Earth's history.
- The sociologist's participant observation of a community yielded valuable data.
- The athlete's observations of his opponents' techniques gave him an advantage in competition.
- The astronomer's observations of distant galaxies contributed to our understanding of the universe.
FAQs About the word observation
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My observations of the patient's symptoms led to a diagnosis of pneumonia.
The scientist made careful observations of the behavior of the mice in the experiment.
The teacher encouraged her students to make detailed observations of the natural world.
The artist's keen observation of light and shadow enhanced the realism of her paintings.
