Observation: meaning, definitions and examples

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observation

[ ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən ]

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scientific research

The action or process of observing something or someone carefully in order to gain information.

Synonyms

examination, inspection, scrutiny

Examples of usage

The study involved the careful observation of the behavior of the birds in their natural habitat.
The scientist made detailed observations of the changes in temperature over a period of time.

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behavior

The act of noticing or perceiving something.

Synonyms

awareness, discernment, perception

Examples of usage

Her keen observation skills allowed her to detect small details that others often missed.
The artist's paintings were a result of his deep observations of human emotions.

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astronomy

The process of making and recording measurements or discoveries about celestial objects.

Synonyms

analysis, exploration, survey

Examples of usage

The telescope enabled astronomers to make accurate observations of distant galaxies.
The space probe sent back valuable observations about the composition of the planet.

Translations

Translations of the word "observation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observação

🇮🇳 अवलोकन

🇩🇪 Beobachtung

🇮🇩 pengamatan

🇺🇦 спостереження

🇵🇱 obserwacja

🇯🇵 観察 (かんさつ)

🇫🇷 observation

🇪🇸 observación

🇹🇷 gözlem

🇰🇷 관찰 (관찰)

🇸🇦 مراقبة

🇨🇿 pozorování

🇸🇰 pozorovanie

🇨🇳 观察 (guānchá)

🇸🇮 opazovanje

🇮🇸 athugun

🇰🇿 бақылау

🇬🇪 დაკვირვება

🇦🇿 müşahidə

🇲🇽 observación

Word origin

The word 'observation' originates from the Latin word 'observatio', which means 'act of watching'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of observing or noticing. Over time, 'observation' has become a key concept in various fields such as science, psychology, and astronomy, emphasizing the importance of careful examination and perception in gaining knowledge and understanding.