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ob·ser·va·tion
I. \ˌäbsə(r)ˈvāshən, -bzə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin observation-, observatio, from observatus (past participle of observare to observe) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at observe
1. obsolete : something (as an ordinance, rite, or custom) that must be observed : observance 1a
2. : observance 2a
3. : an act or the faculty of observing or taking notice : an act of seeing or fixing the mind upon something
4.
a. : an act of recognizing and noting some fact or occurrence (as in nature) often involving the measurement of some magnitude with suitable instruments
< made an observation of the sun's altitude >
< temperature observations >
b. : a record so obtained
5. : an expression of a judgment upon what one has observed; broadly : remark, statement, utterance
< a very childish observation >
6. : a conclusion drawn from observing : view, reflection
7. obsolete : deferential courtesy : heed
8. : the condition of one that is seen, examined, or noticed
< stooping to avoid the risk of observation >
< under observation at the hospital >
9. : a game in which players examine an assortment of articles for a short time and then write down the names of as many of the objects as they can remember
II. adjective
— used or for use in viewing (as scenery) or in making observations
< an observation tower >
< the observation car > |