26984 words

observation

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
the act of observing something or someone:

Examples:

close observation of nature/human nature/animal behaviour
The police are keeping the suspect under observation.
She was admitted to hospital for observation (= so that doctors could watch her and see if anything was wrong with her).
2
the fact that you notice or see something:

Examples:

She has remarkable powers of observation (= is very good at noticing things).
3
a remark about something that you have noticed:

Examples:

The book is full of interesting observations on/about the nature of musical composition.
May I make an observation?
4
a remark made about something you have noticed:

Examples:

She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions.
6
the act of watching something or someone carefully:

Examples:

He was admitted to the hospital for observation after complaining of chest pains.
7
the ability to notice something or someone:

Examples:

He has remarkable powers of observation.

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