Observationally: meaning, definitions and examples

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observationally

 

[ ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in scientific research

In a manner that involves carefully watching and monitoring something, especially in a scientific context.

Synonyms

closely, visually, watchfully

Examples of usage

  • He approached the study observationally, recording data meticulously.
  • The researchers conducted the experiment observationally, noting every detail.
  • She analyzed the behavior observationally, looking for patterns and trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "observationally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observacionalmente

🇮🇳 पर्यवेक्षात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 beobachtend

🇮🇩 secara pengamatan

🇺🇦 спостережливо

🇵🇱 obserwacyjnie

🇯🇵 観察的に (かんさつてきに)

🇫🇷 par observation

🇪🇸 observacionalmente

🇹🇷 gözlemsel olarak

🇰🇷 관찰적으로 (gwan-chal-jeok-eu-ro)

🇸🇦 بالملاحظة

🇨🇿 pozorovatelsky

🇸🇰 pozorovateľne

🇨🇳 观察上 (guānchá shàng)

🇸🇮 opazovalno

🇮🇸 með athugun

🇰🇿 бақылау арқылы

🇬🇪 დაკვირვებით (dak'virvebit)

🇦🇿 müşahidə yolu ilə

🇲🇽 observacionalmente

Etymology

The adverb 'observationally' is derived from the noun 'observation,' which comes from the Latin word 'observatio,' meaning 'act of watching.' The suffix '-ally' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. The term has been commonly used in scientific research to describe the method of carefully watching and monitoring something to gather data and draw conclusions.

See also: nonobservance, observable, observance, observant, observantly, observation, observational, observe, observer, observers, observing, unobservant, unobserved.