Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
observation
noun
/ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
Definition
The act of noticing or watching something carefully.
Examples
- The scientist made careful observations of the stars.
- Her observation of the crowd revealed their disinterest.
- Through observation, we can learn much about wildlife.
Meaning
Observation involves looking at something attentively to gather information or understand it better.
Synonyms
- examination
- witnessing
- watching
- scrutiny
- inspection
