Observing: meaning, definitions and examples

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observing

 

[ ษ™bหˆzษœหvษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

science

To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant. Observing often involves using the senses and paying attention to detail.

Synonyms

noticing, perceiving, watching

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours observing the behavior of the birds in the park.
  • Scientists have been observing the effects of climate change on the environment.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To watch carefully, especially with attention to details or behavior for the purpose of gaining information or understanding.

Synonyms

inspect, monitor, scrutinize

Examples of usage

  • The detective was observing the suspect from across the street.
  • The teacher observed the students during the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "observing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅเคทเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beobachten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengamati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพัั‚ะตั€ั–ะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆณๅฏŸใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ•ใคใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท observer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlemlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์ฐฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑุงู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozorovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozorovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง‚ๅฏŸ (guฤnchรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skoรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผลŸahidษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observando

Etymology

The word 'observing' originated from the Latin word 'observare', which means 'to watch'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the act of noticing or perceiving something with attention to detail. The concept of observation is fundamental in various fields such as science, research, and everyday life, where it plays a crucial role in gathering information and understanding the world around us.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,262 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.