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observation

noun

the act of observing; taking a patient look

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Word length
11
Starts with
O
Ends with
N
Contains
BSERVATIO
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of observing; taking a patient look

noun

  1. the act of making and recording a measurement

noun

  1. the act of noticing or paying attention

    “he escaped the notice of the police”

noun

  1. facts learned by observing

    “he reported his observations to the mayor”

noun

  1. a remark expressing careful consideration

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Example Sentences

he escaped the notice of the police
he reported his observations to the mayor

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