observation
English → English
(action) Observation: the act of watching something carefully to gain information
The doctor kept the patient in the hospital for 24 hours of observation after the head injury.
(English) The doctor kept the patient in the hospital for 24 hours of observation after the head injury.
Through close observation, the biologist discovered that the birds return to the same nest every year.
(English) Through close observation, the biologist discovered that the birds return to the same nest every year.
(remark) Observation: a comment or remark based on something one has seen or noticed
She made an interesting observation about the lack of affordable housing in the city center.
(English) She made an interesting observation about the lack of affordable housing in the city center.
The detective’s keen observations often led him to solve crimes that others found impossible.
(English) The detective’s keen observations often led him to solve crimes that others found impossible.
Entry ID: en:en:observation · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary