observation
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
3 von 5My 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.
The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.
The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.
That is a very good observation about the new teacher.
That is a very good observation about the new teacher.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
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
My observation of the birds in the park taught me about their habits.
everydayMy observation of the birds in the park taught me about their habits.
The doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.
formalThe doctor kept the patient under close observation for twenty-four hours.
That is a very good observation about the new teacher.
informalThat is a very good observation about the new teacher.
The study relies on the direct observation of children's play behavior.
academicThe study relies on the direct observation of children's play behavior.
Based on my observation of the market, prices will likely rise next month.
businessBased on my observation of the market, prices will likely rise next month.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
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
Observance refers to following a custom or law, while observation refers to the act of looking and watching.
Nutzungshinweise
Use this word when you are discussing the process of gathering information through your senses, especially sight.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'observement', but the correct noun form is always 'observation'.
Merkhilfe
Think of an 'observatory'—a building where scientists use telescopes to make an observation of the stars.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'observare', meaning to watch over, note, or heed.
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The scientist wrote down her ____ of the chemical reaction in her notebook.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: observation
Ähnliche Regeln
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