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Definition observation in American English

observation noun

noun
/ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

▪ careful, casual, close, detailed, systematic

1

the process of watching someone or something carefully, in order to find something out

Example

She's been admitted to the hospital for observation.

Example

a detailed observation of the birds that visited the garden

Synonyms and related words
attention regard focused
2

a written or spoken comment about something that you have seen, heard, or felt

Example

She made several excellent observations in her essay on Edgar Allen Poe.

Example

He made some sarcastic observations about marriage.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgment afterthought allusion
3

the ability to notice things

Example

Most children have great powers of observation.

Synonyms and related words
attention regard focused
4

the practice of obeying a law, rule, or custom

Example

the observation of religious customs

Definition observation in American English