observation

/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/B2Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

  • n. the act of making and recording a measurement
  • n. the act of observing; taking a patient look
  • n. a remark expressing careful consideration
  • n. facts learned by observing

Word forms

Plural
observations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Her observation of the birds helped scientists learn more about their migration patterns.

  2. n.

    During the experiment, the observation of the chemical reactions was crucial.