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the act of observing something or someone: 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). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Using the eyes.
an act or instance of viewing or noting a fact or occurrence for some scientific or other special purpose: the observation of blood pressure under stress. the information or record secured by such an act. something that is learned in the course of observing things: My observation is that such clouds mean a storm.
Definitions of observation. noun. the act of observing; taking a patient look. synonyms: observance, watching. see more. noun. the act of noticing or paying attention. synonyms: notice, observance. see more. noun. the act of making and recording a measurement. see more. noun. a remark expressing careful consideration.
In science, observations are used as evidence to help us figure out which of our explanations are correct. Misconception: Scientists’ observations directly tell them how things work (i.e., knowledge is “read off” nature, not built).
noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/ /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something. Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. results based on scientific observations.
[uncountable, countable] the act of watching someone or something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behavior. results based on scientific observations We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen).
OBSERVATION meaning: 1 : a statement about something you have noticed a comment or remark; 2 : the act of careful watching and listening the activity of paying close attention to someone or something in order to get information.
