Observation
noun
The act of looking at something carefully and for a long time, usually to learn something.
She spent hours in observation of the stars.
Often appears as...
- partake in observation
- careful observation
noun
A remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.
He made the observation that the plan would be difficult to implement.
Often appears as...
- make an observation
- noted observation
noun
The gathering of data or information using scientific senses and methods.
His observation of the data revealed some interesting patterns.
Often appears as...
- scientific observation
- raw observation
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Technical
noun
The act of noticing or perceiving.
Your observation skills are outstanding.
Often appears as...
- sharp observation
- personal observation
noun
A period of time spent in a hospital by a patient under close watch and examination by doctors and nurses.
She was kept in the hospital for observation overnight.
Often appears as...
- under observation
- observation ward
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Technical
noun
The act of looking at something carefully and for a long time, usually to learn something.
She spent hours in observation of the stars.
Often appears as...
- partake in observation
- careful observation
noun
A remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.
He made the observation that the plan would be difficult to implement.
Often appears as...
- make an observation
- noted observation
noun
The gathering of data or information using scientific senses and methods.
His observation of the data revealed some interesting patterns.
Often appears as...
- scientific observation
- raw observation
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of noticing or perceiving.
Your observation skills are outstanding.
Often appears as...
- sharp observation
- personal observation
noun
A period of time spent in a hospital by a patient under close watch and examination by doctors and nurses.
She was kept in the hospital for observation overnight.
Often appears as...
- under observation
- observation ward
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Prolonged Attention
Focus on the aspect of spending 'a long time' to observe something, which is key for learning.
Her observation of painting techniques improved her art over time.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Engagement
Highlight the active role in observation, not just passively looking but seeking to understand.
During the observation of the experiment, she took detailed notes.
Pro Tip 1/2Prolonged Attention
Focus on the aspect of spending 'a long time' to observe something, which is key for learning.
Her observation of painting techniques improved her art over time.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Engagement
Highlight the active role in observation, not just passively looking but seeking to understand.
During the observation of the experiment, she took detailed notes.
Pro Tip 1/2Prolonged Attention
Focus on the aspect of spending 'a long time' to observe something, which is key for learning.
Her observation of painting techniques improved her art over time.
Pro Tip 2/2Active Engagement
Highlight the active role in observation, not just passively looking but seeking to understand.
During the observation of the experiment, she took detailed notes.
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How the food you eat...
Brands with too much sugar and not enough bacteria may not actually help. These are just general guidelines. More research is needed before we fully understand exactly how any of these foods interact with our microbiomes. We see positive correlations, but the insides of our guts are difficult places to make direct observations.
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Exploring Pluto's...
So before we enter the Pluto system, we downloaded the highest spatial resolution observations we'd made to date. So there is only five of us in the whole world that had seen this image of Pluto. My hair looks better than that. We're all just sitting there at that moment like whoa! Wow! Whoa! Whoa!
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Nature's Greatest...
bees have an almost incredible solution adam has set up an observation hive it's completely dark inside and so infrared cameras reveal what's going on there's all sorts of babies going on initially it looks very chaotic it looks like bees are everywhere but you can see some vibrations going on and
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Is there a limit to...
like a hummingbird. Frighteningly enough, we've observed super dense celestial bodies about the size of a planet that drain energy out of a much bigger star. It would be much too premature to conclude that this is evidence of life in the universe. There are also explanations for these observations
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Watch the Total Solar...
photographer let's see what they have to say hey y'all it's dr. today too I swear I'm an observational astrophysicist and a lover of the night sky I'm so excited about what's gonna happen fall back to fishy I'm a night sky photographer working with National Geographic and the founder of the world
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What are gravitational...
The signal only lasted a fifth of a second and was the detector's first observation of gravitational waves. What are these ripples in space? The answer starts with gravity, the force that pulls any two objects together. That's the case for everything In the observable universe.
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Killer whale society PIPE...
this footage are actually experienced adults taking on an even larger blue in the later piece regardless any observation of a group of killer whales successfully overcoming a challenges significant under the blue whale is both incredibly rare and immensely inspiring
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David Mackay: A reality...
These observations about the finiteness of easily accessible, local, secure fossil fuels, is a motivation for saying, "Well, what's next? What is life after fossil fuels going to be like? Shouldn't we be thinking hard about how to get off fossil fuels?"
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The incredible...
and an observation cupola for stunning 360-degree views of our world and beyond. Other critical components included platforms and trusses to support radiators that direct all the heat generated by the station's electronics into space
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Cloudy climate change:...
And secondly, could the puzzling observations of solar climate variability in the pre-industrial climate be explained by an influence of galactic cosmic rays on clouds? Ambitious but realistic goals when your head's in the clouds.
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How the food you eat...
Brands with too much sugar and not enough bacteria may not actually help. These are just general guidelines. More research is needed before we fully understand exactly how any of these foods interact with our microbiomes. We see positive correlations, but the insides of our guts are difficult places to make direct observations.
Video examples
Exploring Pluto's...
So before we enter the Pluto system, we downloaded the highest spatial resolution observations we'd made to date. So there is only five of us in the whole world that had seen this image of Pluto. My hair looks better than that. We're all just sitting there at that moment like whoa! Wow! Whoa! Whoa!
Video examples
Nature's Greatest...
bees have an almost incredible solution adam has set up an observation hive it's completely dark inside and so infrared cameras reveal what's going on there's all sorts of babies going on initially it looks very chaotic it looks like bees are everywhere but you can see some vibrations going on and
Video examples
Is there a limit to...
like a hummingbird. Frighteningly enough, we've observed super dense celestial bodies about the size of a planet that drain energy out of a much bigger star. It would be much too premature to conclude that this is evidence of life in the universe. There are also explanations for these observations
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
photographer let's see what they have to say hey y'all it's dr. today too I swear I'm an observational astrophysicist and a lover of the night sky I'm so excited about what's gonna happen fall back to fishy I'm a night sky photographer working with National Geographic and the founder of the world
Video examples
What are gravitational...
The signal only lasted a fifth of a second and was the detector's first observation of gravitational waves. What are these ripples in space? The answer starts with gravity, the force that pulls any two objects together. That's the case for everything In the observable universe.
Video examples
Killer whale society PIPE...
this footage are actually experienced adults taking on an even larger blue in the later piece regardless any observation of a group of killer whales successfully overcoming a challenges significant under the blue whale is both incredibly rare and immensely inspiring
Video examples
David Mackay: A reality...
These observations about the finiteness of easily accessible, local, secure fossil fuels, is a motivation for saying, "Well, what's next? What is life after fossil fuels going to be like? Shouldn't we be thinking hard about how to get off fossil fuels?"
Video examples
The incredible...
and an observation cupola for stunning 360-degree views of our world and beyond. Other critical components included platforms and trusses to support radiators that direct all the heat generated by the station's electronics into space
Video examples
Cloudy climate change:...
And secondly, could the puzzling observations of solar climate variability in the pre-industrial climate be explained by an influence of galactic cosmic rays on clouds? Ambitious but realistic goals when your head's in the clouds.
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Fahadh Faasil
Indian Actor
As an actor, you create a character from your understanding of what you have heard and your observations. Eventually, every film is an extension of the images that I have seen or what I have heard or read somewhere.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health.
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Brene Brown
American Author
I can encourage my daughter to love her body, but what really matters are the observations she makes about my relationship with my own body.
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George Berkeley
Irish Philosopher
A mind at liberty to reflect on its own observations, if it produce nothing useful to the world, seldom fails of entertainment to itself.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Observations indicate that the universe is expanding at an ever increasing rate. It will expand forever, getting emptier and darker.
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Goldwin Smith
Canadian Historian
The materials of the novelist must be real; they must be gathered from the field of humanity by his actual observation.
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Erik Griffin
American Comedian
Most of the time, the truth is ugly and in your face! My observational brand of humor is very much all in your face!
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Mos Def
American Musician
You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions.
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David Douglass
American Physicist
Truth in science is always determined from observational facts.
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Kano
British Musician
Sometimes I feel like distance helps observation.
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Fahadh Faasil
Indian Actor
As an actor, you create a character from your understanding of what you have heard and your observations. Eventually, every film is an extension of the images that I have seen or what I have heard or read somewhere.
Quote examples
Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health.
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Brene Brown
American Author
I can encourage my daughter to love her body, but what really matters are the observations she makes about my relationship with my own body.
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George Berkeley
Irish Philosopher
A mind at liberty to reflect on its own observations, if it produce nothing useful to the world, seldom fails of entertainment to itself.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Observations indicate that the universe is expanding at an ever increasing rate. It will expand forever, getting emptier and darker.
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Goldwin Smith
Canadian Historian
The materials of the novelist must be real; they must be gathered from the field of humanity by his actual observation.
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Erik Griffin
American Comedian
Most of the time, the truth is ugly and in your face! My observational brand of humor is very much all in your face!
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Mos Def
American Musician
You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions.
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David Douglass
American Physicist
Truth in science is always determined from observational facts.
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Kano
British Musician
Sometimes I feel like distance helps observation.
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