A1 noun Neutral

observation

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/

The act of watching something or someone carefully to learn information. In science, it is the process of looking at facts or events to understand how they work.

Beispiele

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1

My observation of the birds in the park taught me about their habits.

My observation of the birds in the park taught me about their habits.

2

The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.

The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.

3

That is a very good observation about the new teacher.

That is a very good observation about the new teacher.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
observation
Verb
observe
Adverb
observantly
Adjektiv
observant
Verwandt
observer
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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'observatory'—a building where scientists use telescopes to make an observation of the stars.

Schnelles Quiz

The scientist wrote down her ____ of the chemical reaction in her notebook.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: observation

Beispiele

1

My observation of the birds in the park taught me about their habits.

everyday

My observation of the birds in the park taught me about their habits.

2

The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.

formal

The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.

3

That is a very good observation about the new teacher.

informal

That is a very good observation about the new teacher.

4

The study relies on the direct observation of children's play behavior.

academic

The study relies on the direct observation of children's play behavior.

5

Based on my observation of the market, prices will likely rise next month.

business

Based on my observation of the market, prices will likely rise next month.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
observation
Verb
observe
Adverb
observantly
Adjektiv
observant
Verwandt
observer

Häufige Kollokationen

make an observation to notice or say something based on looking
close observation watching something very carefully
scientific observation the act of watching for research purposes
direct observation seeing something happen personally
under observation being watched by experts or doctors

Häufige Phrasen

keep under observation

to watch someone or something carefully over time

observation deck

a high place designed for looking at a view

powers of observation

the ability to notice things that others might miss

Wird oft verwechselt mit

observation vs observance

Observance refers to following a custom or law, while observation refers to the act of looking and watching.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when you are discussing the process of gathering information through your senses, especially sight.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'observement', but the correct noun form is always 'observation'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'observatory'—a building where scientists use telescopes to make an observation of the stars.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'observare', meaning to watch over, note, or heed.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: can be plural (observations) Often follows the verb 'make' Often followed by the preposition 'of'

Schnelles Quiz

The scientist wrote down her ____ of the chemical reaction in her notebook.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: observation

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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