Observation

Quick meaning: Observation is a noun meaning The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance).

Meaning

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance).

More Meanings

1. The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting.
2. A remark or comment.
3. A judgement based on observing.
4. Performance of what is prescribed; adherence in practice; observance.
5. A regime under which a subject is routinely observed.
6. (stochastics) A realization of a random variable.

Example Sentences

That's a foolish observation.

To observations which ourselves we make / We grow more partial for the observer's sake.

We are to procure dispensation or leave to omit the observation of it in such circumstances.

The physics of elementary particles in the 20th century was distinguished by the observation of particles whose existence had been predicted by theorists sometimes decades earlier.

Word Forms

• observations

Synonyms for observation

Depending on context, synonyms include remark, reflection, observance, notice, reflexion, watching.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include notice, remark, observance, watching, reflexion, reflection.

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